Chapter 1 & 2
Who narrates the story?
Tommo Peaceful
Describe Grandam Wolf in three adjectives.
Cruel, evil, controlling (answers may vary).
What animal does Charlie rescue from the Colonel?
Bertha the dog.
According to Mrs. Peaceful, where is Bertha when Big Joe asks about her?
What country does Tommo mention he fought in?
France.
What happens to Tommo's father?
A tree falls on him and he dies.
What cruel action by Grandma Wolf had Big Joe in tears in Chapter 3?
Grandma Wolf cruelly killed Big Joe’s pet mouse (which he loved dearly).
Why do Molly’s parents forbid her from seeing Charlie?
Because of the Colonel’s accusation that Charlie is a thief.
Who goes missing in this chapter?
Big Joe.
Who has surprisingly shown up for the celebrations?
Why is school a terrible place?
It is a terrible place because of Mr.Munnings and his anger.
She develops scarlet fever.
What theme (messaged) is shown in Mrs. Peaceful and Charlie standing up to the Colonel?
Courage and moral strength.
Molly has a moment of insight. Where does she believe Big Joe to be?
She now thinks that Big Joe believes that heaven is literally inside the church tower.
Her parents have thrown her out because she is pregnant.
Who is Billyboy?
His dad's horse.
When Tommo and Charlie went poaching without Molly, what happened to Tommo?
Tommo fell asleep.
How does Tommo feel when he learns about Charlie and Molly’s secret meetings?
Angry, hurt, and betrayed.
What event marks the end of the children’s innocence, contrasting with their sweet childhood animal funerals — what is it?
Bertha's Funeral.
Finish the quote: There is no celebration after their wedding, just a “cup......"
of tea and some fruit cake” at home.
What did the boys first do that annoyed the Colonel?
They blew raspberries.
What kind of sweets did the pilot give Molly, Charlie and Tommo?
Humbugs.
How does the Colonel represent the theme of power and cruelty?
He uses his authority to control others and kills Bertha out of spite.
How does this chapter end?
Big Joe starts singing “Oranges and Lemons,” and they all join in, “crying and singing at the same time.” The boys ring the church bells to let everyone know that Joe has been found.
Why did Charlie and Molly not celebrate their wedding in a lavish way?
It was frowned upon by the village.