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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fourteen Minutes Past Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Thomas proud of Charlie on the day that Big Joe comes to school?
(a) Because Charlie tells Mr. Munnings the truth.
(b) Because Charlie is so stoic about the cane beating.
(c) Because Charlie tells Thomas' punishment.
(d) Because Charlie does not let Big Joe know the other kids were making fun of him.

2. What does Molly give Big Joe for his birthday?
(a) A cat.
(b) A harvest mouse.
(c) A snake.
(d) A bird.

3. What does Molly do for Thomas?
(a) Cleans him up.
(b) Sews his torn shirt.
(c) Helps him with his math work.
(d) Gives him her lunch.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thomas' mother start doing for the Colonel?

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

3. How successful is the animal charmer?

4. What did Big Joe say is his favorite food?

5. Where does Grandma Wolf move?

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