Characters
Who is the main character in Shiloh?
Marty
Why does Marty infer that Shiloh was abused when he first meets him?
He walks with his tail between his legs
Who's German Shepherd attacked Shiloh?
Bakers
What is it called when we are left with a moment of suspense and wondering what will happen next?
Cliffhanger
Where was Phyllis Naylor when she got the idea for Shiloh?
West Virginia
Who is the oldest sister?
Dara Lynn
Why can we infer that Judd is not nice to his animals?
He was mistreated as a kid
What is the theme of Shiloh?
Every choice has consequences
Where does Marty sleep?
On the couch
How did she get the idea for the Preston's home?
Is Shiloh a hunting dog?
Yes
Why do we infer that Pa makes Marty tell Judd how he come to have him?
He wants Marty to own up to what he has done and be responsible.
The setting, characters and problem are introduced early on in the book. Which part of plot mountain is this?
Exposition
Marty is now lying to his family and to Judd. He thinks he is doing the right thing even though he knows lying is wrong. What do we call that?
Moral dilemma
Why did Phyllis Reynolds Naylor decide to write Shiloh?
She could not get the dog out of her head once they left West Virginia
What does Mr. Preston do for a living?
He is a mailman
How do we infer that Marty cares about Shiloh?
He pets him, talks to him, feeds him, takes him for runs, and built him a kennel.
What is the turning point in the story called? AND what was the turning point in Shiloh?
Climax AND Judd finds out about Shiloh
What point of view is Shiloh written in?
First person
Where does Phyllis Reynolds Naylor live?
Maryland
What county do they live in?
Tyler County
When Judd comes looking for Shiloh, how can we infer how Marty feels?
What is the resolution of the story?
Marty gets to keep Shiloh
What is dialect?
A change in the actual language and the way something is written or spoken
What is the name of the female dog that Phyllis found and now lives with her friend?
Clover