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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nearly Five to One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What secret does Thomas keep?
(a) That Thomas' older brother sneaks out of the house at night.
(b) That his father was angry with Thomas just before the father dies.
(c) That his father died saving Thomas' life.
(d) That Charlie loves a girl down the street.

2. What happens when Thomas' father yells at him to run when a tree is falling down?
(a) Thomas runs and gets clear of the tree.
(b) Thomas runs into a bear trap.
(c) Thomas trips.
(d) Thomas freezes.

3. How does Grandma Wolf feel about Big Joe's favorite animal?
(a) She loves the birds, too, and puts crumbs out for them.
(b) She is terrified of them.
(c) She thinks dogs belong outside.
(d) She thinks cats shed all the time.

4. What happens when Thomas wakes Big Joe when they find him?
(a) He says he wants to die.
(b) He says Bertha slept with him.
(c) He says Bertha is not mad at the Colonel.
(d) He says he is hungry.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Bertha?

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

4. What does Big Joe ask his mother?

5. What does Thomas see hanging from a fence?

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