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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 does Thomas see when he makes it into the main trench?
(a) One of the men from his home is dead.
(b) The first German they saw is dead.
(c) Everyone except Charlie are wounded in some way.
(d) There are six dead Germans and none of the English is harmed.

2. What is the worst thing for Charlie and Thomas where they are now?
(a) The rain.
(b) The constant sound of mortar fire.
(c) The continual loss of their trench mates.
(d) The sounds of soldiers dying.

3. Where are Thomas and Charlie separated?
(a) On the school bus.
(b) At the social worker's office.
(c) At school.
(d) At church.

4. What is the result of Charlie's refusal?
(a) He is sent to the Navy brig.
(b) He is punished every night.
(c) He is sent to the front lines.
(d) He is given a dishonorable discharge.

5. Why is Charlie sent home?
(a) To recover from inhaling mustard gas.
(b) To recover from a wound to his head.
(c) To recover from a foot wound.
(d) To recover from a bad burn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Bertha?

2. Who is Jimmy Parsons?

3. What does Charlie tell Thomas about being in trouble?

4. What does Thomas Peaceful want to remember tonight?

5. How old does the Army think Thomas is?

(see the answer key)

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