About Judd
What did we find out about Judd when he drove Marty to David's house?
Judd's father beat him as early as 4 years old.
At the start of the book, Marty had to bring Shiloh back to Judd. How did Marty feel about this task?
Marty didn't want to give Shiloh back because he knew Judd beats his dogs.
How did Marty feel when he was lying to his parents about keeping Shiloh?
Guilty
"Marty felt a sense of dread as he walked down the driveway to confront Judd Travers."
What does the word DREAD mean?
Great fear or apprehension about something that might happen.
Marty made a decision to blackmail Judd. What theme did we gather from this? Why?
Right vs. wrong because it shows that Marty was going to do the right thing (save Shiloh) even though it is morally wrong to blackmail someone.
What is one reason Marty lists for not liking Judd?
He spits tobacco at people, he hunts deer out of season, he lies, he is a thief, etc.
Marty has a very good friend. What is his name?
David Howard (just David is fine)
What did Marty give as an excuse for not letting David come to his house?
Marty says his mom has headaches.
"Marty tried to bargain with Judd so he could keep the dog permanently."
What does the word BARGAIN mean?
To negotiate the terms of an agreement or trade.
Marty realized that Judd's harsh behavior stems partly from how he was treated as a child. What theme could this represent?
Empathy and understanding others.
What is Judd doing towards the end of the book that is illegal?
He is hunting out of season.
What simple act of kindness does Marty perform for Judd despite hating how Judd treats animals?
He compliments Judd on his hunting skills.
What did Marty feed Shiloh?
Food scraps, frankfurters, sour cream, etc.
"Judd spoke in a sullen voice as he handed over the tool to Marty."
What does the word SULLEN mean?
Gloomy, sad, bad-tempered, etc.
The theme "love and responsibility require sacrifice" was in the story. What example did we see from Marty that showed us this theme?
Marty was willing to work 20 hard hours doing manual labor for a man he dislikes to earn Shiloh legally.
What does Judd want to do at the Preston property?
Hunt
What does Marty do to Judd when he catches him hunting out of season? (Use the exact word that Marty used!!)
How does Marty feel about Judd towards the middle/end of the story?
He feels sorry for him.
"Marty knew that blackmailing Judd was a risky move."
What does the word RISKY mean?
Involving the possibility of danger or failure.
Marty chose to hide Shiloh after Shiloh ran away a second time. He knew this was wrong and he lied to everyone. What theme does this present?
Sometimes you have to break the law to save a life, right vs. wrong, etc.
Name a way that Judd changes using an example from the book.
He was very mean to everyone in the beginning and he ended up giving Marty cold ice water. Judd beat his dogs at the beginning and by the end he is taking Marty's suggestion to feed his dogs more. Etc.
What did Marty receive from Judd at the end of the story? (Not Shiloh)
Judd gave him a less worn collar.
How does Marty treat Judd at the end of the book? How do we know this? (give an example of this from the story)
He is nice to him and treats him with pity. Marty finished the work and did his best. He also felt sorry for him because he understood Judd couldn't help how he was treated as a child.
"Marty worked with determination to complete every chore Judd gave him."
What does the word DETERMINATION mean?
Willingness to obey every rule without question.
Marty was persistent in his efforts to keep Shiloh. What theme does this present to us?
Persistence and hard work pays off.