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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. Why does Big Joe cry uncontrollably one day?
(a) His snake eats his mouse.
(b) His bird flies away.
(c) The neighbor kills his snake.
(d) Grandma Wolf kills his pet.

2. How does Thomas feel towards Molly when he see her on Christmas Eve?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) A different, deeper love.
(d) Enamored.

3. Who is with the Colonel when he confronts the boys?
(a) The bailiff and his hound.
(b) His field supervisor.
(c) No one.
(d) The sheriff.

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

5. What disease does Molly contract?
(a) Rabies.
(b) Scarlet Fever.
(c) Measles.
(d) Polio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Thomas classified as when he starts school?

2. How many years of yesterdays and tomorrows does Thomas Peaceful have?

3. Who beats up Thomas?

4. What does Molly start doing after the fighting incident at school?

5. Who figures out where Big Joe is?

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