Does the Preston family enjoy having Shiloh in their home? How do you know?
Yes, they all spend time with him and pet him.
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Why doesn't Marty tell the authorities about Judd abusing his dogs?
He knows they won't investigate it because there isn't even enough money to look in to child abuse.
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What does Judd lie about when Marty confronts him about shooting the doe?
Judd says that the doe was eating his garden.
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Why is Marty so happy in the beginning of the chapter?
He is happy because Judd agreed to let him work to get Shiloh.
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Why don't Ma and Dad talk about Shiloh?
If they talk about Shiloh then they are almost saying that he is part of the family.
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What is Marty's plan to keep Shiloh?
Go over to Judd's house and tell him that he is not giving Shiloh back.
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Does Judd feel any remorse about killing the doe? Explain your answer. How do you know?
No, he lets out a happy "whoooeee" when he kills the doe.
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List the type of work Judd makes Marty do.
- stack the wood in the wood pile
- chop the dirt in the garden
- pick beans
- chop wood
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What happens when Judd sees Shiloh?
He barges into the house. He yells at Marty.
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How has the Preston families attitude towards Shiloh changed?
Everyone loves him. Even Ma and Dad.
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How much did Judd pay for Shiloh, and how much does Judd want for Shiloh? What does Judd want Marty to do to pay him?
Paid: $35 Wants: $40 Judd wants Marty to do work for him around his house.
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What makes Marty's heart go cold?
Judd tells him that the paper doesn't mean anything because there was no witness.
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How does Marty face the truth in this chapter.
Pa makes Marty tell Judd about why he has Shiloh.
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What does Marty see in the field right before Judd shoots the doe?
He sees a rabbit.
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What are some concerns Marty has about making a deal with Judd?
Judd might go back on his word once the evidence of the deer is gone. He might say that he never wrote the note on the grocery sack. He thinks Judd might kill Shiloh a few months after he gives Shiloh to Marty.
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What does Judd give Marty on his last day of work? How does their relationship change?
Judd gives Marty an old dog collar. Judd and Marty learn to get along.
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Summary of Chapter 12
The Preston family shows Shiloh a lot of compassion and love. Ma and Dad don't talk about Shiloh. Judd comes into their house while they are eating dinner. Doc. Murphy had told him that Shiloh was at the Preston's.
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Summary of chapter 13
Marty is worried about Shiloh, because he knows he has to give Shiloh back to Judd. The Preston Family is sad, because they have to return Shiloh soon. Marty wakes up early and goes on a walk to Judd's house. He hears a gun shot and Judd walks out of the forest.
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Summary of chapter 14.
Marty confronts Judd about the deer. Judd and Marty make a deal. Marty helps Judd drag the doe back to Judd's. Judd writes the deal on a piece of grocery sack.
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Summery for chapter 15.
Marty is happy because he made a deal with Judd to keep Shiloh. His parents are happy about it when he tells them. Marty starts his work for Judd. Judd says that he is not going to let Marty have Shiloh. Marty keeps working. He completes the 20 hours. Judd gives Marty a collar. Marty gets to keep Shiloh.