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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. About what does Thomas feel guilty?
(a) For all the times Thomas disobeyed his father.
(b) For not admitting to his mother what happened in the woods.
(c) Thomas feels he killed his father.
(d) For yelling at his father not long before his father dies.

2. 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.

3. Where does Grandma Wolf move?
(a) To the rectory.
(b) To a house down the street.
(c) To the Colonel's house.
(d) Back to St. Louis.

4. Where does Big Joe keep his new pet?
(a) In a shoe box under his bed.
(b) In an empty oatmeal box on his window sill.
(c) In his dresser drawer.
(d) In a shoe box in his closet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Thomas Peaceful finally managed to do?

2. Why does Grandma Wolf ask an animal charmer from the village come to the house once?

3. Who holds a gun on the boys?

4. Why might Big Joe be more upset than the family realizes?

5. Of what is Big Joe terrified?

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