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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through One Minute to Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Molly's parents forbid her to see Charlie after the incident with Bertha?
(a) Because they think Charlie is not a good prospect as a husband.
(b) They don't forbid her; they only suggest she not see him.
(c) Because they think Charlie is too rebellious.
(d) Because they heard about his stealing the Colonel's dog.

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

3. What happens when Thomas wakes Big Joe when they find him?
(a) He says he is hungry.
(b) He says Bertha is not mad at the Colonel.
(c) He says Bertha slept with him.
(d) He says he wants to die.

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

5. What does the Colonel do even though he accepts Charlie's mother's offer?
(a) Fire Charlie.
(b) Punch Charlie in the face.
(c) Fire Charlie and his mother.
(d) Require Charlie to work a day without pay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Big Joe ask his mother?

2. What does Charlie refuse?

3. What are Charlie and Thomas glad to leave behind?

4. What does Thomas' mother start doing for the Colonel?

5. How does Thomas describe Grandma Wolf?

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