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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. Why does Big Joe's family get worried when it becomes dark?
(a) Because Bertha is in the dirt.
(b) Because Big Joe refuses to eat.
(c) Because Bertha is alone in the dark.
(d) Because they cannot find Big Joe.

2. What does Thomas feel about Molly and Charlie as time goes on?
(a) He hopes they will get married.
(b) He is being left behind.
(c) He hopes Molly will like him instead of Charlie.
(d) He hopes Molly won't dessert Charlie again.

3. What does Molly start doing after the fighting incident at school?
(a) Avoids Thomas.
(b) Goes to Thomas' house often.
(c) Flirts with Charlie.
(d) Warns Thomas if someone is about to jump him.

4. How does Thomas manage to get accepted?
(a) The Sergeant Major turns a blind eye to Thomas' age.
(b) Thomas just sqeaks in over the age limit.
(c) The Colonel intervenes on Thomas' behalf.
(d) They lie about his age.

5. What does Molly's mother say about Charlie's letters to Molly?
(a) She has not read them.
(b) They are sweet.
(c) They are sinful.
(d) They are degrading.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do the boys end up enjoying their Saturdays?

3. What is Thomas Peaceful determined not to do?

4. What does the Colonel do even though he accepts Charlie's mother's offer?

5. What does Thomas say he plans to do?

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