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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Minute Past Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Molly do for Thomas?
(a) Sews his torn shirt.
(b) Helps him with his math work.
(c) Gives him her lunch.
(d) Cleans him up.

2. Why was no one worried about Big Joe earlier in the afternoon of Bertha's burial?
(a) He was playing quietly by himself and did not seem upset.
(b) He gave the Colonel a hug.
(c) He said he was going to his room.
(d) He often wanders off.

3. What are Charlie and Thomas glad to leave behind?
(a) Hanley.
(b) A couple women who persistently try to seduce them.
(c) Kitchen duty.
(d) Two of their squad members who are mean.

4. How does Thomas describe Grandma Wolf?
(a) Quiet.
(b) Easy going.
(c) Strict with lots of rules.
(d) Always cheerful.

5. What does Big Joe ask his mother?
(a) If they will all go to heaven when they die.
(b) If the Colonel will go to hell for killing Bertha.
(c) If Bertha has a soul.
(d) If animals go to a different heaven from humans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one of the bigger boys say about Big Joe?

2. What disease does Molly contract?

3. Why does Big Joe run to the school one day?

4. Where are Thomas and Charlie separated?

5. What does Charlie tell Thomas about being in trouble?

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