Comprehension
Where do Marty and his family live?
West Virginia
Marty is an only child
False
Which word completes the sentence?
The road was blocked because of the construction, so we had to take a ________.
a. detour
b. dusk
c. feeble
d. sympathy
What kind of dog is Shiloh?
beagle
Which of these words is a synonym for envy?
a. jealousy
b. generosity
c. appetite
jealousy
What happened to Shiloh that made Marty and his dad take him to the doctor?
He was attacked by a dog
Marty's family is poor
True
My dog likes to run around in the open ______.
a. bargain
b. detour
c. meadow
d. dusk
Marty wasn't able to feed Shiloh a piece of rabbit. What did he feed him?
an egg
a. feeling angry or furious
b. unconcerned about onself
c. expressing or feeling deep sadness
c
In the beginning of the story how does Marty keep Shiloh hidden from his family?
In a pen at the top of the hill
Judd uses his dogs for hunting
True
I got a really great _______ on a new pair of shoes.
a. bargain
b. sympathy
c. feeble
d. skinny
How did Judd treat Shiloh when Marty took him home?
He kicked him
What does the word feeble most likely mean?
a. very strong
b. lacking physical or mental strength
c. to be angry
Who is the first person to find out Marty is hiding Shiloh?
Judd has a wife and kids
False
My mom always tells me to make sure I am home by ______.
a. detour
b. dusk
c. feeble
d. meadow
What does Marty want to be when he grows up?
My chest feels tight, like I am having trouble breathing. Which best describes how Marty is feeling when he hears Judd's pickup approaching?
a. nervous
b. irritated
c. enthusiastic
a. nervous
What does Judd give Marty at the end of the story?
dog collar
Marty's friends name is David
True
The dog looked so _______ as if he hadn't eaten anything in days.
a. meadow
b. bargain
c. feeble
d. sympathy
How does Marty earn money?
Collecting cans
Oh bother! I say to myself.
What part of speech is Oh bother! as used above?
a. adjective
b. interjection
interjection