Saving Shiloh

When he first saw Shiloh, Marty was _________________.

• hunting with his dad

• going into town to buy a snack

• walking toward the old Shiloh School

• playing with his sisters in the yard

Why does Marty name the dog "Shiloh"?

• That is the name of his school.

• It's the name of the bridge where he found the dog.

• It's the name of his dad's boat.

• It's an old Indian name that he heard.

What happened the first time Marty and his dad took Shiloh back to Judd?

• Judd kicked the dog.

• Judd was glad to see the dog.

• Judd told them to keep the dog.

• Shiloh bit Judd.

What conflicts Marty throughout the story?

• Lying to his family or telling the truth

• Splitting up his family or keeping Shiloh

• Helping Judd or helping Shiloh

• Keeping the dog or giving him back to Judd

Where does Marty hide Shiloh?

• in the backyard

• up the far hill into the woods

• at his house

• in the shed

What did Marty do to keep Shiloh safe?

• He kept Shiloh at a friend's house.

• He reported Judd to the game warden.

• He took Shiloh to the veterinarian.

• He built a pen for Shiloh.

Which of the following was one the main themes in this story?

• You will always be punished if you are mean to animals

• Sometimes the choice between right and wrong is difficult

• Dogs are natural hunters

What was Marty's plan to keep Shiloh?

• He was going to steal him.  

• He was going to work to pay for him. 

• He was going to run away with him.

What is one reason Judd was not kind to his animals?

• He was poor. 

• A dog once bit him.

• He was mistreated too. 

What did Judd give Marty besides Shiloh?

• dog collar

• dog bowl

• dog leash