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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Twenty-Four Minutes Past Midnight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Colonel do even though he accepts Charlie's mother's offer?
(a) Require Charlie to work a day without pay.
(b) Fire Charlie.
(c) Punch Charlie in the face.
(d) Fire Charlie and his mother.

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

3. What does Thomas do after graduating from school?
(a) Work at the farm where Charlie works.
(b) Go to college.
(c) Join the Navy.
(d) Open a produce stand.

4. What does Charlie tell Thomas about being in trouble?
(a) Charlie has kept one of the Colonel's puppies.
(b) Charlie has kissed the Colonel's granddaughter.
(c) Charlie has saved the runt of the litter instead of killing it.
(d) Charlie has hid Bertha.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Big Joe sing as a "prayer" for Molly?

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

3. Why does Big Joe cry uncontrollably one day?

4. Why doesn't Charlie see Molly or Thomas much after the Bertha incident?

5. What does Thomas do during his and Charlie's venture onto the Colonel's property?

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