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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. What does Thomas learn how to do at school?
(a) Tie his boots.
(b) Say the pledge of allegiance.
(c) Write his name.
(d) Use the water fountain.

2. Why do Molly, Charlie, and Thomas bury a mouse and sing a hymn over its grave?
(a) To make Grandma Wolf feel badly.
(b) Big Joe is so despondent about its demise.
(c) Molly wants the kids to learn about death.
(d) The children want to give their father some company.

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

4. How does Grandma Wolf feel about Big Joe's favorite animal?
(a) She thinks dogs belong outside.
(b) She loves the birds, too, and puts crumbs out for them.
(c) She thinks cats shed all the time.
(d) She is terrified of them.

5. What is Thomas Peaceful determined not to do?
(a) Let his mother force him to sleep.
(b) Sleep this night.
(c) Be angry at his father.
(d) Be mean to his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How successful is the animal charmer?

2. Why are the boys happy after Grandma Wolf is no longer there?

3. What does one of the bigger boys say about Big Joe?

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

5. Why does Grandma Wolf ask an animal charmer from the village come to the house once?

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