CHAPTER 1

• What does Marty see crouching in the grass?
•     Marty sees a beagle maybe 2 or 3 years old.
• Where does this story take place?
•     This story takes place in Friendly, WV.
• Why do you think the dog is crouching?
•    The dog maybe crouching because it is afraid.
• Why is Marty afraid to have the dog follow him home?
•    Marty is afraid to take the dog home because he is not allowed to have pets.
• Who does Dad say the dog belongs to?
•    Dad says the dog belongs to Judd Travers.
• Marty says the dog isn't treated right. How do you know this?
•    Marty says it is the way the dog acts.
• What does Marty name the dog?
•    Marty names the dog Shiloh.

• What does Marty find on the dog when he is in the jeep on his lap?
•    Marty finds ticks on the dog.
• What career does Marty want to pursue?
•    Marty wants to be a veterinarian.
• What county is Friendly, WV in?
•    Friendly, WV is in Tyler County.
• Name reasons why Marty doesn't like Judd?
•    Marty doesn't like Judd because: he cheats people, spits tobacco and sees how close he can come to hitting you, always blocking the view by standing in front of you, and kills deer out of season.
• The dog begins to shake as they came near Judd Traver's house. Why?
•    The dog begins to shake because he knows Judd is mean to him and will do something to him. He is afraid.
• Why does Marty refer Shiloh to a child being mistreated?
•     Shiloh acts like someone has mistreated him by tucking his tail between his legs and shaking all over.
• Why is Marty so upset with Judd?
•    Marty is upset because Judd kicks the dog and mistreats him.

• What does Marty think he has to do about the dog?
•      Marty thinks he needs to buy Shiloh.
• What does Marty's dad do for a living?
•    Marty's dad delivers the mail.
• How does Dad tell Marty to earn money?
•    Dad tells Marty to collect cans and bottles to earn money.
• What does Mrs. Ellison leave Dad in the mailbox?
•    Mrs. Ellison leaves Dad banana bread or a cinnamon roll in the mailbox.
• What kind of sweat did Marty say Judd had?
•    Marty said Judd had mean sweat.
• What does Judd say about the dogs?
•    Judd says that if you keep them half-starved they will hunt better.
• Why doesn't Judd name his dogs?
•    Judd says when he wants them he just whistles, and when he doesn't want them he just gives them a kick. He doesn't want to get too attached to them.  I don't think he knows how to be good to an animal.

• What are some questions Marty asks himself about getting a dog?
•    Marty asks himself How he is going to pay for the dog?  How am I going to feed him?  Would Judd want to sell the dog?  How much would he want for the dog?
• What does every spare cent go for in Marty's home?
•    Every spare cent at Marty's home goes for the care of his Grandmother.
• What two things does Marty say when he knows Shiloh is back?
•    The two things Marty says when he knows Shiloh is back is: Judd has taken the dogs hunting and He isn't going to take him back.
• What is Marty keeping a secret?
•    Marty is keeping Shiloh a secret.
• How big is the pen that Marty builds?
•    The pen that Marty builds is 6 feet by 8 feet.
• Why do you think Marty sleeps so good the night he keeps Shiloh in the pen?
•    Marty sleeps good the night Shiloh is in the pen because he knows Shiloh is safe and isn't being abused.

• Why does Marty have to collect cans?
•    Marty has to collect cans so he can buy food for Shiloh.
• What was as easy as falling off a log?
•    Persuading his mother that he was getting hungry later on so he could keep some food from supper.
• What does slobber love all over me mean?
•    Slobber love all over me means that the dog is very happy to be with Marty because Marty is good to him.
• As Marty is coming down the hill who comes in the driveway?
•    As Marty is coming down the hill Judd Travers comes in the driveway.
• What does Judd want?
•    Judd want to know if Marty has seen the dog.
• What does he say he will do to the dog when he finds him?
•    Judd says he will break his legs, whup him, and starve him.
• Do you think Judd likes animals? Why or Why not?
•    No. Judd mistreats the dogs that he has.
• What do yo think Marty's Dad thinks when Judd says he will break his legs?
•    Marty's Dad is upset because he is not being good to Shiloh and knows this isn't the correct way to treat animals.
• What does Marty's Dad ask him?
•    Marty's Dad asks him if he has seen the beagle.
• What did Judd say about the beagle?
•    Judd says that if the beagle wasn't such a good hunting dog that he would have shot him.
• Flashback: Do you think Judd killed the dog Marty found in the field or woods?
•    This is an opinion. Students need to explain why they say yes or no.
• What does Marty say to Judd about killing dogs?
•    Marty says he will tell the sheriff about the dogs he saw dead in the woods.  Judd answers him by saying that the Sheriff doesn't tell what he can do with his dogs.

• Compare night in Friendly to night in a big city.
•    Teachers need to read this and make a judgment on this.
• Why shouldn't people lie?
•    This should be class discussion.
• What is the one thing all of the family would want if they had extra money?
•    The one thing all of the family would want if they had the extra money is a telephone.
• Why did Marty's family have to ride down to Doc Murphy's house?
•    The family had to ride down to Doc Murphy's house to use the telephone.
• What is Marty describing in this sentence?  . . . . . because  there isn't anything as humble or patient or loving or loyal.
•     Marty is describing Shiloh in this sentence.
• How old is Marty?
•     Marty is eleven years old.
• How does Marty get Dara Lynn to not follow him?
•    Marty tells Dara Lynn that he is looking for a snake stick and explains to her how large the snake was that he saw.
• Who does Marty hitch a ride with?
•    Marty hitches a ride with Judd Travers.
• Where was he going?
•    Marty was going to Friendly to see his friend, David Howard.

• Compare David's house with Marty's house.
•    Teacher will use his/her own judgment on this question.
• What is David's pet?
•    David's pet was a Hermit Crab.
• What is its name?
•    Hermie was the crabs name.
• What does Mr. Wallace tell Marty about the food?
•     Mr. Wallace tells Marty that he doesn't want his family to get sick.

• How many days has Marty had Shiloh?
•    Marty had Shiloh six days.
• Why is Marty's Dad finding food in mailboxes?
•    Marty's Dad is finding food in the mailboxes because Marty had been in town buying food for the dog with what little money he had earned.
• Marty is lying with Shiloh on his back in the pen when suddenly he hears something. What does he hear?
•     Marty hears Ma as he is lying on his back in the pen.

• What do you think Marty is going to do with Shiloh?
•    This is an opinion question. I will leave this to the discretion of the teacher to judge the answer.
• What has happened to Shiloh?
•      Shiloh was attacked by a German Sheppard.  The German Sheppard tore Shiloh up.

• Dad tells Marty to get the gunnysacks and put them in the back of his jeep. What do you think  Dad is going to do?
•    Dad is going to take Shiloh to the vet.
• How many stitches is in Shiloh's leg?
•      Shiloh gets 20 to 30 stitches.
• What are the two hardest thing for Marty at this time?
•    The two hardest things for Marty is to leave Shiloh with Doc and get in the jeep with his Dad.
• What does Dad tell Marty about Shiloh as he goes in the house?
•    Dad tells Marty he can keep him until he is better and then he will have to return him to Judd.

• This chapter is about Marty and David. Explain what is happening in your own words.

• Marty thinks that by the time Shiloh is better his parents will feel sorry for him and let him keep Shiloh. Why do you think this is true?
•    This is an opinion. I will leave this question to the discretion of the teacher.
• What does Marty's Dad tell Judd about Shiloh and why he was at their house?
•    Marty's Dad tells Judd about the German Sheppard attacking the dog and them taking him to the vet to be stitched up.
• Why do you think Judd says this? "Look   what you done to my dog?"
•    Judd is upset because his dog has been hurt by the German Sheppard and blames  Marty.
• What happens as Judd goes close to Shiloh?
•    Shiloh begins to quaver, shakes, and huddles  down as though he is going to be hurt.
• What does Ma as Judd that surprises everyone?
•    Ma asks Judd if they could buy the dog.
• When does Judd want the dog back?
•    Judd wants the dog back on Sunday.

• The beginning of this chapter it says three more days and he has to give the dog back. What day is it?
•    It is Thursday.
• What does this sentence mean? I got a sadness inside me growing so big  I feel I'm about to bust.
•    Marty feels he is about to bust.
• What does Marty do about dawn?
•     Marty sneaks out of the house and goes to Judd Traver's place.
• Marty is about to come out of the trees when he sees a deer. Then he hears a gun go off. Two shots and the deer is down.    Who do you think shot the doe?
•    Judd has shot the doe.

• Marty sees Judd. He knows he shot the doe. What do you think he is going to do?
•    I believe Judd is going to tell Judd about this and maybe even turn him in.
• What is the fine for killing a doe out of season?
•    The fine for killing a doe out of season is $200.00.
• How much does Judd want for Shiloh?
•    Judd wants $40.00 for Shiloh.
• Is Marty any different than Judd Travers?
•   This would be a good time for discussion on honesty. This would also be an opinion of the student.
• What time does Marty have to go to work?
•    Marty has to go to work at 3:00 p.m. for two hours a day for five days.
• How is Marty going to prove the dog is his?
•    Marty makes Judd sign a paper.
• What does Marty make Judd do?
•    He makes him write the word Shiloh on a piece of paper and makes him sign that he worked for the dog.
• What worried Marty?
•    Marty was worried that Judd wouldn't give him Shiloh after he worked for him.

• What's the bond between Judd and Marty?
•    The bond between Judd and Marty is the dogs.
• What does Judd give Marty as he is leaving after finishing his job?
•    Judd gives Marty a collar for the dog as he is finishing the job.
• What do you think will happen in the future? Write an ending to this chapter or write another chapter. Read this to your classmates and see what they think.