Vocabulary
What word means slight shrinking movement, caused by distress?
Wince
Where was Shiloh hurt?
His leg
Where do Marty and his family live?
Friendly, West Virginia.
Why has Marty never had a pet?
His family was too poor to feed a pet.
What does Judd say about the contract?
That it is worthless
Define slog
Difficult or tired of walking
How does Marty get food to feed Shiloh?
He tells his mom he gets hungry at bedtime and asks to save some of his supper.
What does Marty do to try to keep Shiloh?
Goes to Judd's house to confront him.
What did Judd do when Marty and his dad returned Shiloh?
Judd kicked Shiloh
How is Marty going to earn the money to buy Shiloh?
He is going to work for Judd.
What word means feeling of great happiness?
Jubilation
Marty made sure Judd's agreement was in _________
writing.
How did Judd find out that Marty had Shiloh?
Doc Murphy told him.
Why did Marty choose the name Shiloh?
He first saw him at the bridge near Shiloh.
Why did Marty hate Judd Travers?
He cheated Mr. Wallace at the corner store, he spits tobacco, he hunts out of season.
Define mournful
Feeling great sadness
What kind of pet does David own?
A hermit crab
Why is money in short supply at Marty's house?
They are paying nurses to help Grandma
What kind of work does Marty do for Judd?
Stacks wood and hoes the garden.
Where did Marty first find Shiloh?
Along the river, near the old Shiloh schoolhouse.
What word means desire to hurt or offend someone?
How does Marty's family feel about Shiloh?
They like him right away.
What does Marty's dad do for work?
He is a mailman.
What did Marty say to keep Dara Lynn from going up on the hills?
He tells her he saw a snake up there.
What tipped mom off that Marty had Shiloh?
He put squash away for later.