76 pages 2 hours read

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Shiloh

Fiction | Novella | Middle Grade | Published in 1991

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Reading Questions & Paired Texts

Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. Who does Shiloh belong to?

2. What immoral behavior has Marty witnessed in Judd before meeting Shiloh?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What about Shiloh’s look and mannerisms cause Marty to believe he may have been abused?

2. What does Dad tell Marty when Marty asks about reporting animal abuse? What does it reveal about Marty’s cultural background?

3. What does Marty decide to do to help Shiloh? How does he decide to go about it?

Paired Resource

A Brief History of Dogs

  • This 5-minute video explores the origins of dogs.
  • Shared themes include Love and Loyalty.
  • Where did dogs originate from? How did they evolve into modern dogs? In what way does Shiloh exhibit signs of a domesticated animal?

Chapters 4-6

Reading Check

1. What did Marty find in the woods with a bullet in its head, prompting him to suspect Judd may be responsible?

2. Which of Marty’s friends intend to visit him?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.