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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. How does Charlie feel about what Molly tells him?
(a) He does not believe it.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He is depressed.

2. Why do the boys end up enjoying their Saturdays?
(a) They become friends with the Colonel.
(b) They learn a great deal about farming.
(c) They learn how to gamble.
(d) They make good friends with the dogs.

3. When does Grandma Wolf smack Big Joe because of his fondness for certain animals?
(a) When Big Joe lets the dog into his bedroom.
(b) When Grandma Wolf is feeling afraid.
(c) When Big Joe refuses to carry wild mice outside.
(d) When Big Joe puts food out for the mice.

4. What is Thomas worried about in this first memory?
(a) His brother.
(b) School.
(c) Falling off the bike.
(d) His father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Big Joe's family get worried when it becomes dark?

2. How does Thomas manage to get accepted?

3. What does Big Joe ask his mother?

4. Who else suffers as a result of Charlie's refusal?

5. What does Charlie promise Thomas?

(see the answer key)

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