Private Peaceful- Chapter 7 - Twenty Eight Minutes past 1

What was the first thing that Tommo noticed when he got to France?

• That it rained a lot

• The fields were bigger

• Church towers were different

• They didn't have churches

Where did they celebrate Big Joe's return

• the church

• the pub

• their house

• The Colonel's house

What did the Colonel say about the war on the journey home?

• That it was going really well

• That it wasn't going well at all

• That it would be over by Christmas

• That he disagreed with the war

Who did Tommo share a room with once Molly moved in?

• Charlie

• Mother

• Big Joe

• He had his own room

Why did Tommo avoid talking to Molly on his own?

• He didn't know what to say to her

• He was furious with her

• He didn't like her anymore

• Charlie told him not to talk to Molly

What song were the band singing?

• Oranges and Lemons

• The national anthem

• It's a Long way to Tipperary

• The Fields of Athenry

What were the women throwing at the soldier's feet?

• water

• eggs

• flowers

• paper

Who was the first boy to step up to take the King's shilling?

• Charlie

• Tom

• Big Jimmy Parsons

• Big Joe

Who prodded Tommo and told him to go up?

• Big Jimmy Parsons

• A toothless old lady

• Charlie

• The Colonel

What age did you have to be to join the army, according to Charlie?

• 15

• 16

• 17

• 18