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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nearly Four O'clock.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the boys do when they leave the Colonel's place on Christmas Eve?
(a) Blow raspberries.
(b) Throw stones at his manor's sign.
(c) Mark a big "X" in the dirt by his driveway entrance.
(d) Nothing.

2. What does Thomas see hanging from a fence?
(a) A banana peel.
(b) A dead crow.
(c) A red bandana.
(d) A felt hat.

3. Who does Thomas notice in town recruiting for the war?
(a) The Mayor.
(b) The Colonel.
(c) The Colonel's son, who is a Captain.
(d) The Sergeant Major.

4. Why is Big Joe happy about Thomas and Charlie's conspiracy concerning food at meals?
(a) He finds it amusing to see the boys' pockets bulging.
(b) He doesn't want the boys' mother to feel badly that they do like her cooking.
(c) He likes to eat the extra food.
(d) He doesn't have to feed his dog as much other stuff.

5. What is the worst thing for Charlie and Thomas where they are now?
(a) The constant sound of mortar fire.
(b) The rain.
(c) The continual loss of their trench mates.
(d) The sounds of soldiers dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why might Big Joe be more upset than the family realizes?

2. Why don't Charles and Thomas see Molly anymore?

3. What does Molly's mother say about Charlie's letters to Molly?

4. On what day does Thomas say he was born?

5. What does Thomas say he plans to do?

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