If you were in Marty’s place, how might your agreement with Judd be different? Discuss other terms you think should have been included in the agreement.
Marty feels that Shiloh is his dog more than Judd’s because it is he, Marty, who loves the dog. Are there times when ownership should go to the person who cares most? Explain.
After Marty asks the storekeeper for discounted food, people in the community begin leaving gifts of food in their mailboxes. How do you think the people of the community would feel if they knew that the Prestons do not really need help?
Consider a time when you kept an important secret from your best friend. Why did you keep the secret? Did your friend find out? Did the secret change your friendship? Write about what happened, and whether keeping your secret was a good decision.
Think about all the lies Marty has been telling. Is it ok for him to tell these lies? Are there times when telling a lie is the right thing to do? If so, when?