Characters
What is the name of the 11 year old boy who is the main character in the novel Shiloh?
Marty Preston
Judd Travers often treats his dogs poorly by kicking them. What theme is this an example of?
Abuse
Why does Marty want to buy Shiloh from Judd?
Judd Travers kicks and starves his dogs. He does not give them a name and often leaves them alone.
What is the setting of the book Shiloh?
The small town of Friendly, West Virginia.
Who is the author of the novel Shiloh?
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Which character is a heavy drinker, carries a gun for hunting, and abuses dogs?
Judd Travers
Despite financial struggles, The Preston family still send money to help take care of Ray's sick mother. Also, when the family finds out about Shiloh, they all make sacrifices to feed Shiloh and help Marty take care of him. What is the theme in these two examples?
Family
What are 3 reasons that Marty has to dislike Judd Travers?
1. He abuses his dogs.
2. He shoots deer out of season.
3. He cheats people out of money.
Where does Marty hide Shiloh?
Marty makes a pen for Shiloh to hide up on a hill.
What type of dog breed is the dog Shiloh?
Beagle
What are the names of Marty's two sisters?
1. Dara Lynn
2. Becky
Judd Travers often fails to provide proper shelter and food for his dogs. What theme is this an example of?
Neglect
Name two reasons why Marty feels conflicted about hiding Shiloh from his family and friends.
1. Marty has to continue to tell lies.
2. Marty is taking something that is not his.
Where is the post office located in the book Shiloh?
Sisterville, West Virginia
Why does Judd Travers buy his dogs?
To use as hunting dogs
What is the name of Marty's friend who helps him clean out Shiloh's pen after Shiloh was attacked?
David Howard
Marty decides he is not giving Shiloh up without a fight and goes to talk to Judd Travers. He is standing up for Shiloh's right to have a loving, safe, healthy and just life. What theme is this an example of?
Justice
Why does Marty end up feeling a little sad for Judd Travers?
Marty learns that Judd Travers got abused as a kid and his father was not around very much.
How does David Howard's home environment differ from his friend Marty's home ?
David Howard lives in a large home in the town of Friendly, West Virginia. His home is described as big and spacious with a lot of fancy food. Marty has a very small home and they struggle to have enough food.
How does Shiloh get injured in the book?
He gets attacked by a German shepherd
What is the name of the doctor in the book that takes care of Shiloh?
Doctor Taylor Murphy
One theme in Shiloh is doing what is right for the greater good. Why is hiding Shiloh right? Why is hiding Shiloh wrong?
1. It is right to hide Shiloh because it keeps him safe from abuse and neglect.
2. It is wrong to hide Shiloh because Marty is lying to his family, friends, and Judd. He also took something that does not belong to him.
Why does Marty feel conflicted about bargaining a deal with Judd Travers at the end of the book to keep Shiloh?
Marty feels like he is letting down the other deer and not keeping them safe because he did not tell the game warden about Judd killing a doe out of hunting season.
The setting of the town Friendly, West Virginia includes hills and woods. What type of area does this describe?
A rural area
Marty and Judd make a deal. Marty will work for Judd in order to buy Shiloh from him, if Marty does not tell the game warden about Judd killing a deer out of hunting season. Why does Judd end up saying their deal is not legal?
Judd claims their contract is not legal because it lacks a witness.