Private Peaceful Ch. 5-7

What does Charlie refuse to tell the Colonel? 

• If Thomas has Bertha.
  
• Why Charlie left early the day before.
  
• Where Bertha is. 
• If Charlie thinks the Colonel is wrong. 

How much does Charlie's mother give the Colonel for Bertha? 

• Nothing
• Threepence
• an extra day's work
• sixpence

Why do Molly's parents forbid her to see Charlie after the incident with Bertha? 

• Because they think Charlie is not a good prospect as a husband.
  
• hey don't forbid her; they only suggest she not see him.
  
• Because they think Charlie is too rebellious. 
• Because they heard about his stealing the Colonel's dog. 

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

• Try to convince her parents that Charlie is not a thief.
  
• Deliver letters.
  
• Set up meetings with Molly. 
• Try to talk to Molly and convince her to run away with Charlie. 

What does Molly's mother say about Charlie's letters to Molly? 

• She has not read them.
  
• They are sinful.
  
• They are degrading. 
• They are sweet. 

What happens to Bertha?

• She is hit by a car.
• They don't know as she just disappears. 
• She dies in her bed. 
• The Colonel shoots her.

Where is Bertha buried? 

• They cremate her. 
• In the woods.
• In the orchard. 
• They never find her body. 

What song do they sing at Bertha's grave? 

• They do not sing. 
• "Amazing Grace"
• "Shall We Gather At the River."
• "Jesus Loves Me."

What does Big Joe ask his mother?

• If Bertha has a soul. 
• If they will all go to heaven when they die.
  
• If the Colonel will go to hell for killing Bertha.
  
• If animals go to a different heaven from humans. 

 Why was no one worried about Big Joe earlier in the afternoon of Bertha's burial?

• He said he was going to his room.
  
• He was playing quietly by himself and did not seem upset. 
• He often wanders off.
  
• He gave the Colonel a hug.