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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. What is Thomas classified as when he starts school?
(a) A biggun.
(b) A troublemaker.
(c) A tiddler.
(d) A slow learner.

2. Why does Thomas' father sometimes take Thomas into the woods?
(a) To learn how to identify trees.
(b) To be with the father when he is cutting timber.
(c) To give him a spanking.
(d) To learn how to track animals.

3. Why are the boys happy after Grandma Wolf is no longer there?
(a) Their mother is back home.
(b) Their mother remarries.
(c) Grandma Wolf is now being nice to them.
(d) Grandma Wolf buys Big Joe a mouse.

4. What does Charlie promise Thomas?
(a) To take care of Thomas.
(b) That Thomas will love school.
(c) That their mother is going to be well.
(d) That their father will come back home.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Big Joe happy about Thomas and Charlie's conspiracy concerning food at meals?

3. What is Grandma Wolf's new job?

4. Who beats up Thomas?

5. About what does Thomas feel guilty?

(see the answer key)

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