Plot
What does Marty want to be when he grows up?
vet
abandoned
left behind
"Shiloh, boy, we're goin' for a run."
Marty
"My dream sort of leaks out like water in a paper bag."
A beagle has a strong sense of __________.
smell
Where does Marty first see the beagle?
at the Shiloh schoolhouse
dwell
think about
"You see him, just whistle, then hang on to him and I'll come pick him up."
Judd
"Bats her eyelashes against my skin, feels like a moth's wings."
Her eyelashes feel soft and feathery.
What is special about a beagle's coat?
It is water repellent.
Why does Shiloh run away from Judd?
He is mistreated.
haul
"What's the doggy going to eat, then?"
Becky
"I'm as a tense as a cricket that night."
I am nervous and anxious.
What were beagles used for?
hunting small animals
Give two examples of Marty's lies.
sneaking food to Shiloh
hiding Shiloh
looking for snakes
commence
begin
"I know you want a dog, Marty."
Ma
"Even starts across the bridge, tail going like a propeller."
Shiloh is excited.
What are two personality traits of a beagle?
curious
friendly
energetic
independent
intelligent
Why does Marty feel justified about his lies?
He is protecting Shiloh.
gradually
slowly
"You know what you have to do to be a vet?"
Dad
"Shy as a field mouse..."
Shiloh will run or hide from people, like a mouse.
How was a beagle's tail helpful during a hunt?
The white tipped tail could be easily seen.