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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. What is Sergeant Hanely's nickname?
(a) Hopeless Hanley.
(b) Horrible Hanley.
(c) Hard-hearted Hanley.
(d) Hanley the Hick.

2. Why do Molly's parents forbid her to see Charlie after the incident with Bertha?
(a) Because they think Charlie is not a good prospect as a husband.
(b) They don't forbid her; they only suggest she not see him.
(c) Because they heard about his stealing the Colonel's dog.
(d) Because they think Charlie is too rebellious.

3. How much does Charlie's mother give the Colonel for Bertha?
(a) An extra day's work.
(b) Sixpence.
(c) Threepence.
(d) Nothing.

4. What does Thomas see hanging from a fence?
(a) A banana peel.
(b) A red bandana.
(c) A dead crow.
(d) A felt hat.

5. How long does Thomas wait hoping Charlie appears?
(a) A couple hours.
(b) Several days.
(c) A night and day.
(d) A week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Molly give Big Joe for his birthday?

2. What does Charlie convince Thomas to do for him concerning Molly?

3. What does Molly tell Charlie?

4. How many years of yesterdays and tomorrows does Thomas Peaceful have?

5. What makes Thomas feel terribly empty while he is on leave?

(see the answer key)

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