Marty's Moral Dilemmas and Observations

The transcript follows Marty, a young boy in West Virginia, as he navigates moral dilemmas and family dynamics. He recalls a past Easter incident involving honesty and reflects on his current situation with a dog named Shiloh. Marty struggles with the decision to return Shiloh to his abusive owner, Judd Travers, while also dealing with family financial issues. Throughout, Marty learns about honesty, responsibility, and the complexities of right and wrong.

What does Marty notice about the nights in West Virginia compared to when he stays with David Howard?

• They are noisy with traffic.

• They are darker with no street lights.

• They are filled with street lights.

• They are brighter with car lights.

What childhood incident does Marty recall involving his sister Dara Lynn?

• He ruined her drawing.

• He lost her book.

• He ate part of her chocolate rabbit.

• He broke her favorite toy.

How does Marty's mother teach him about honesty?

• By giving him a book to read.

• By grounding him for a week.

• By making him apologize to Dara Lynn.

• By telling him Jesus knows the truth.

What does Marty feel after confessing to his mother about the chocolate rabbit?

• He feels worse.

• He feels indifferent.

• He feels angry.

• He feels relieved.

What moral dilemma does Marty face regarding Shiloh?

• Whether to run away with Shiloh.

• Whether to return Shiloh to Judd or keep him safe.

• Whether to sell Shiloh to someone else.

• Whether to tell his friends about Shiloh.

How does Marty justify keeping Shiloh hidden?

• By wanting to prove a point to Judd.

• By believing he can train Shiloh better.

• By planning to sell Shiloh later.

• By thinking it's better for Shiloh's well-being.

What sacrifices does Marty make to care for Shiloh?

• He steals from his family.

• He sneaks food and goes hungry.

• He spends all his savings.

• He asks his friends for help.

What is Marty's main concern about his family's financial situation?

• Going on a vacation.

• Getting a telephone.

• Paying for a new house.

• Buying a new car.

How does Marty feel about his friend David Howard visiting?

• Excited to show him Shiloh.

• Worried he might discover Shiloh.

• Indifferent about the visit.

• Happy to have company.

What tactic does Marty use to prevent his sisters from following him?

• He bribes them with candy.

• He locks them in the house.

• He pretends to look for a snake.

• He tells them a scary story.