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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nearly Quarter Past Eleven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does the thing hanging from the fence remind Thomas?
(a) His other brother's death.
(b) His grandfather's farm.
(c) His father's death.
(d) When his father leaves the family.

2. What animal does Big Joe love?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Birds.
(c) Cats.
(d) Mice.

3. What did Big Joe say is his favorite food?
(a) Blood pudding.
(b) Sauerkraut.
(c) Any food that was available.
(d) Scones.

4. Who is Jimmy Parsons?
(a) Thomas' best friend.
(b) The boy who beats up Thomas.
(c) The school administrator.
(d) The school teacher.

5. What does Molly predict when she reads Thomas, Charlie, and her future?
(a) Big Joe will do something extraordinary.
(b) Charlie will die soon.
(c) They will always be together.
(d) Thomas will marry her.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Thomas feel guilty?

2. What does Molly say that makes Thomas think he'll love her forever?

3. Why do Molly, Charlie, and Thomas bury a mouse and sing a hymn over its grave?

4. What does Thomas usually forgo while at school?

5. What does Charlie promise Thomas?

(see the answer key)

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