- Is it important to be honest? Why or why not?
- How do you decide when you should be honest and when it is acceptable to lie?
- What are some ways that relationships between humans and pets differ?
- When people feel strongly about something, what do you they do? How do they act?
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Suspense: How does the author keep the story suspenseful right up until the very end?
How do you feel about the deal Judd makes with Marty? Is it fair or not? Why?
Should Marry have told his father about the deer? Why or why not? How can you lie by what you don't say?
How might Judd's treatment of his dogs be related to his childhood? Why does Mr. Wallace assume Marty wants food for his family? Why does Ma tell Marty not to ever run away from a problem? Why is Marty willing to give Shiloh away? Why does Dad say to Marty: “You saying so don't make it true.”? 1. Marty's father says, “I want you to do what's right.” What do you think is the right thing for Marty to do? Why?
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1. Do you think Marty should give up his desire to be a vet even though there's not enough money to educate him? Why or why not? 2. When Shiloh reappears at Marty's house, what do you think Marty should have done? 1. Why doesn't Marty ever shoot at anything moving?
2. Why does Marty want to be a vet? 3. Why doesn't Judd Travers like Marty? 4. Why doesn't Marty get paid for the work he does at home? |
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