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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nearly Four O'clock.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Thomas' father sometimes take Thomas into the woods?
(a) To learn how to track animals.
(b) To give him a spanking.
(c) To be with the father when he is cutting timber.
(d) To learn how to identify trees.

2. What does Hanley tell his men?
(a) They are all cowards.
(b) They now have practice with dealing with gas.
(c) They have disgraced their unit.
(d) They performed admirably.

3. Why does the company huddle in their trenches for two straight days?
(a) The snow is too bad to go out.
(b) They are told to hide.
(c) They are being bombed.
(d) The Germans are patrolling in tanks.

4. What is Thomas classified as when he starts school?
(a) A slow learner.
(b) A tiddler.
(c) A biggun.
(d) A troublemaker.

5. What does Molly say that makes Thomas think he'll love her forever?
(a) That Charlie is the best brother in the world.
(b) That Thomas is brave.
(c) That Big Joe is nice.
(d) That Thomas is right to defend Big Joe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Thomas Peaceful finally managed to do?

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

3. What is Sergeant Hanely's nickname?

4. Where does Thomas go after putting on his gas mask?

5. About what does Thomas feel guilty?

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