Shiloh Characters
Who is the main character of the story? First and last name.
Marty Preston
What is the town Shiloh takes place in?
Friendly
What did Marty see Judd doing in the meadow and give two reasons why it was against the law.
He saw Judd killing a doe.
1. You are not allowed to hunt doe.
2. You can’t hunt out of season.
Write two character traits that describe Marry was he was talking back to Judd.
Bold
Brave
Courageous
What does it mean to be tense?
Nervous and unable to relax
What are the names of Marty's two sisters?
Becky and Dara Lynn
What state does Shiloh take place in?
West Virginia
What did Marty take a stand for?
For what he believed was an injustice.
(Shiloh was being abused by his owner)
Write two character traits that describe Judd Travers at the beginning of the story.
Cruel
Mean
Selfish
Arrogant
rude
Evil
Give two examples of how Shiloh was mistreated in this story
- Had to watch other dogs eat
- Wasn't fed supper
- was told to "Git" or "Scram"
- Was kicked by Judd
Who is Shiloh's owner at the beginning of the story?
Judd Travers
What season does the story take place in? Give an example of how you know.
summer
- Marty is on summer break from school
- He has to work in the hot (blazing) sun working for Judd Travers (he was sweating, used his t-shirt to prevent his sweat from dripping down his face, he got a sunburn.
Give two examples of when Marty lied in this story.
1. Lied to Judd about not seeing Shiloh
2. Liked to David Howard
3. Lied to Mrs. Howard
4. Lied to his family
5. Lied to Mr. Wallace (asking for cheap food from his store)
What happened during Judd’s childhood that greatly impacted him?
He was abused by his dad when he was a child.
What does it mean if you have sympathy for another person?
you care about their grief or misfortune
Who is the doctor in the story that takes care of Shiloh?
Doc Murphy
Looking for one word: The setting of Shiloh is _______.
rural
What did Marty realize at the end of the story?
-Not everything is good or bad or right or wrong
- lying isn’t necessarily a bad thing if you’re doing it for a good cause
- People can change/ surprise you
How did Marty’s family feel when they found out Shiloh was going to be ok? (After he was brought back from Doc Murphy’s). Also give an example of how you know.
Marty’s family felt:
overjoyed, joyful, excited, thrilled, content, ecstatic
Examples:
1. They made a bed for Shiloh.
2. They were all crowding around the car when Doc Murphy brought him back.
3. They put their hands out and Shiloh licked them.
4. They kept petting him.
Use the word "influence" in a complete sentence.
Answers will vary
Who is the owner of the store in town and what did Marty buy from him?
Mr. Wallace
-Sour cream
-Frankfurters
-Moldy cheese
Give two details that describe a rural area
Lots of land
No tall buildings
Neighbors live far away
Rivers and lakes
Hills and meadows/fields
Farms
What are two big themes in this story?
1. Courage
2. Taking a Stand
How would you describe Judd at the end of the story? Give an example.
Caring, kind
Examples:
1. He asked Marty how Shiloh was doing
2. He gave Marty (ice) water
3. He gave Marty a dog collar to give to Shiloh.
What does "humble" mean and use it in a sentence.
Humble means that you feel that you are not better than others.
Example: Even though I was thrilled to get the highest grade on the spelling quiz, I wanted to stay humble and not brag to my friends about it.