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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 happens to Bertha?
(a) The Colonel shoots her.
(b) She is hit by a car.
(c) She dies in her bed.
(d) They don't know as she just disappears.

2. What does everyone share in common?
(a) The fear of letting down their buddies.
(b) Being cold.
(c) The terrible heat.
(d) The lack of food.

3. What does Thomas think at first as they fire at the oncoming Germans?
(a) The Germans cannot survive such an onslaught.
(b) The Germans are immortal.
(c) The company cannot survive.
(d) The Germans are stupid for running out in the open.

4. For what do Charlie and Thomas volunteer?
(a) The Marines.
(b) The Merchant Marines.
(c) The Army.
(d) The Navy.

5. What song do they sing at Bertha's grave?
(a) They do not sing.
(b) "Amazing Grace."
(c) "Shall We Gather at the River."
(d) "Jesus Loves Me."

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Thomas wakes Big Joe when they find him?

2. What does Molly tell Grandma Wolf?

3. Why doesn't Thomas' mother stand up to Grandma Wolf?

4. What is Thomas doing when someone yells that gas is coming?

5. What is Thomas doing when he makes a friend at school?

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