Question 1

What does Tommo mention he has seen over no-man's-land that gives him hope?

Accepted Answer

Larks

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Foxes

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Crows

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Owls

Question 2

Birds symbolize what for Tommo?

Accepted Answer

The promise of life after death

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His love for nature

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His fear of the unknown

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His childhood memories

Question 3

How does Mrs. Peaceful defend Charlie when the Colonel accuses him of stealing Bertha?

Accepted Answer

By offering money for Bertha.

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By confronting the Colonel angrily.

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By hiding Charlie away.

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By claiming Bertha ran away.

Question 4

Why does Bertha follow Big Joe around?

Accepted Answer

She has a dedicated love for Big Joe.

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She wants protection

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She is looking for food

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She is afraid of Charlie.

Question 5

Why doesn't Molly's mother want the Peacefuls near her daughter?

Accepted Answer

The Colonel labeled Charlie as a thief.

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She doesn't like their mother.

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She thinks they are lazy.

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She believes they are too young.

Question 6

Which major event is looming in the background of the village's personal issues?

Accepted Answer

The threat of a war with Germany

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A village festival

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A royal visit

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An economic depression

Question 7

Why does Molly believe Big Joe might be in the church tower?

Accepted Answer

She recalls his description of "Heaven" possibly pointing to the tower.

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He had a dream about it.

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He always loved the view from there.

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He often spoke of it as his favorite hiding spot.

Question 8

What significant event has happened to Molly when she arrives at the Peacefuls' home?

Accepted Answer

She is pregnant and has been thrown out by her parents.

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She got a new job.

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She has lost her memory.

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She has decided to leave the village.

Question 9

How does the village react to Molly and Charlie's wedding?

Accepted Answer

There's no celebration, only tea and fruit cake afterwards.

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They bring gifts and sing joyously.

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They throw a grand celebration.

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They protest outside the church.

Question 10

How does Tommo feel after Charlie and Molly's wedding?

Accepted Answer

He feels he no longer has a place in his own home.

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He wishes to move away with Molly.

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He wants to throw them another celebration

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Excited for the couple's future.

Question 11

Where does Tommo first encounter the grandeur of the war?

Accepted Answer

In a nearby village with a military display

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On a trip to the capital city

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At a war museum

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During a school lesson about the war

Question 12

What is Tommo's reaction when an old woman pressures him to enlist?

Accepted Answer

He quietly leaves, trying to go unnoticed

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He promises to consider it and come back later.

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He proudly enlists on the spot.

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He confronts her about her comment.

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