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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. Why don't Charles and Thomas see Molly anymore?
(a) Because of her illness.
(b) Because her father meets Big Joe.
(c) Because Molly gets angry with them.
(d) Because she moves away.

2. Why doesn't Thomas' mother stand up to Grandma Wolf?
(a) His mother is too tired when she gets home.
(b) Grandma Wolf does not need standing up to.
(c) His mother says it would be disrespectful.
(d) Grandma Wolf intimidates Thomas' mother.

3. How many years of yesterdays and tomorrows does Thomas Peaceful have?
(a) Nearly twelve years.
(b) Nearly eighteen years.
(c) Almost ten years.
(d) He does not specify.

4. Who is Grandma Wolf?
(a) Thomas' great aunt.
(b) Thomas' paternal grandmother.
(c) An elderly neighbor.
(d) Thomas' teacher.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thomas say Big Joe used to eat?

2. Where does Big Joe keep his new pet?

3. How does Thomas describe Grandma Wolf?

4. Who refuses to cry out with each lash of the cane Mr. Munnings administers?

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

(see the answer key)

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