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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 happens in the next minute after the German soldier sees the English?
(a) The German throws a grenade.
(b) The English tackle the German and gag him.
(c) The English shoot the German.
(d) The German runs shrieking to his comrades.

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

3. What does Thomas usually forgo while at school?
(a) Flicking his lucky knife open and closed.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Talking to Charlie.
(d) Eating his lunch.

4. 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 not a good prospect as a husband.
(c) Because they heard about his stealing the Colonel's dog.
(d) Because they think Charlie is too rebellious.

5. What is Thomas doing when he makes a friend at school?
(a) Drawing.
(b) Learning to write his name.
(c) Eating his lunch.
(d) Learning to tie his boots.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Big Joe's family get worried when it becomes dark?

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

4. Why was no one worried about Big Joe earlier in the afternoon of Bertha's burial?

5. Why are the boys happy after Grandma Wolf is no longer there?

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