Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Vocabulary
Shiloh
100
What does Marty's family have for dinner on Sunday?
Rabbit
100
Why doesn't Ma want to give Shiloh any food?
They do not have a lot of food to begin with.
100
How do we know that Judd mistreats his dogs?
- He doesn't name them. - He kicks them - He doesn't feed them
100
What is a ford?
A shallow area in a river.
100
What state does the story take place?
West Virginia
200
When did Marty get his gun?
For his 11th birthday.
200
Why doesn't Pa tell Judd the reason for his visit when he gets to Judd's house?
It is rude to jump into things. You are supposed to ease into what you have come to talk about.
200
How does Marty show he cares for his sister Becky?
- He makes her breakfast. - He combs her hair. - He hugs her. - He puts on her shoes for her.
200
What is buckshot?
Part of the bullet that goes into the animal.
200
What season does the story take place in?
Summer
300
Does Marty like shooting animals?
No, he enjoys shooting non-living things.
300
What is one reason Marty does not like Judd?
He cheated the store owner out of money. He hunts out of season. He mistreats his animals.
300
Why does Marty agree to go with hid father to work?
He likes riding in the Jeep. He wants to look for cans.
300
Use the word grovel in a sentence.
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300
What does Marty's dad do for a living?
He works for the Post Office. He delivers mail.
400
How does Shiloh get his name?
Marty names him after where he found him. The old Shiloh School House
400
What does Marty want to be when he grows up?
Veterinarian or a Veterinarian's helper
400
Where does Marty sleep?
on the couch
400
What is a synonym for the word tremble?
- Shaking - unsteady
400
What magazines does Judd subscribe to? What does this tell you about him?
Guns and Ammo Shooting Times It tells us that he enjoys hunting. He does not care about hurting animals.
500
Give a summary of chapter 1.
- Marty and his family are eating their big Sunday lunch/dinner. - Marty goes out exploring - He spots a dog right by the Shiloh school house - The dog starts following him as he walks - Marty heads home - The dog follows - He decides to name the dog Shiloh
500
Give a summary of chapter 2.
- Marty and his family sit down to Sunday night supper. It is leftovers from lunch. - Shiloh is still out in the yard - After dinner Marty and his father take Shiloh back to Judd - Marty tells the reader why he does not like Judd - They give Shiloh back to Judd
500
Give a summary of Chapter 3
- Marty can't sleep because he is worried about Shiloh - He talks to his dad about getting money - Marty wants to earn the money to buy Shiloh - Marty goes on the mail route with his father - He is looking for bottles - They go to Judd's house - Judd tells us that he doesn't care about his dogs - Marty tells Judd that the dogs name is Shiloh
500
Use the word abandoned in a sentence.
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500
What are the names of Marty's sisters?
Dara Lynn and Becky
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