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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. Why is Thomas proud of Charlie on the day that Big Joe comes to school?
(a) Because Charlie is so stoic about the cane beating.
(b) Because Charlie tells Thomas' punishment.
(c) Because Charlie tells Mr. Munnings the truth.
(d) Because Charlie does not let Big Joe know the other kids were making fun of him.

2. How do Charlie and Thomas thwart Grandma's scheme to rid the house of Big Joe's "pets"?
(a) They leave inanimate mice around.
(b) They hide the dog under the covers.
(c) They spring the mouse traps.
(d) They get their mother on their side.

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

4. Why doesn't Thomas' mother stand up to Grandma Wolf?
(a) Grandma Wolf intimidates Thomas' mother.
(b) His mother is too tired when she gets home.
(c) His mother says it would be disrespectful.
(d) Grandma Wolf does not need standing up to.

5. What is Thomas Peaceful determined not to do?
(a) Be angry at his father.
(b) Sleep this night.
(c) Let his mother force him to sleep.
(d) Be mean to his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with the Colonel when he confronts the boys?

2. What does Thomas Peaceful want to remember tonight?

3. What does the Colonel say they can do with Bertha?

4. What punishment does the Colonel decide to mete out?

5. When does Grandma Wolf smack Big Joe because of his fondness for certain animals?

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