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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What secret does Thomas keep?
(a) That Charlie loves a girl down the street.
(b) That his father was angry with Thomas just before the father dies.
(c) That Thomas' older brother sneaks out of the house at night.
(d) That his father died saving Thomas' life.

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

3. How does Grandma Wolf feel about Big Joe's favorite animal?
(a) She loves the birds, too, and puts crumbs out for them.
(b) She is terrified of them.
(c) She thinks dogs belong outside.
(d) She thinks cats shed all the time.

4. What does Molly start doing after the fighting incident at school?
(a) Avoids Thomas.
(b) Warns Thomas if someone is about to jump him.
(c) Goes to Thomas' house often.
(d) Flirts with Charlie.

5. What does Thomas say Big Joe used to eat?
(a) Only meat.
(b) Everything.
(c) No meat.
(d) Only cornbread and beets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charlie promise Thomas?

2. What does Charlie convince Thomas to do for him concerning Molly?

3. When does Grandma Wolf smack Big Joe because of his fondness for certain animals?

4. How many years of yesterdays and tomorrows does Thomas Peaceful have?

5. What happens when Thomas wakes Big Joe when they find him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect does Charlie taking Bertha have on his relationship with Molly?

2. What is life like when Grandma Wolf comes to live at the boys' home?

3. At the novel's opening, what does Thomas Peaceful want to remember this night?

4. Why is the punishment not so bad and how do the boy mark the end of their punishment period?

5. How does Thomas' father die?

6. What happens to Bertha?

7. What does Thomas remember about his first day of school?

8. What happens when Thomas and Charlie arrive at school on Thomas' first day of school?

9. What animal does Big Joe love and who does not share his enthusiasm for the creatures?

10. What do Charlie, Thomas, and Molly do when one of the mice is caught and killed?

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