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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Benjamin and his grandfather become great friends?
(a) They each have no one else to talk to.
(b) They enjoy discussing the events of the day.
(c) They both know a great deal about history.
(d) They both like cigars.

2. How does the narrator describe Benjamin's height?
(a) Stooped and curved to the right.
(b) Tall and straight.
(c) 5'8" and stooped.
(d) Very short.

3. What does Roger do to try to prove that Benjamin is a young man?
(a) He publishes Benjamin’s birth certificate in the paper.
(b) He tells the truth to all who will listen.
(c) He tells the story of Benjamin's experience at Yale.
(d) He shows photographs of Benjamin as an old man.

4. How is Benjamin able to enter the army as a captain?
(a) He passes the written exam.
(b) His business connections.
(c) He goes through extensive training.
(d) The army is in desperate need of higher-ranking officials.

5. What does Benjamin realize when he sees himself in his bedroom mirror after returning from war?
(a) He is growing older.
(b) He now looks 30.
(c) He looks slightly younger.
(d) He has hardly aged.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do those in society who meet Benjamin react?

2. What does Mr. Button NOT bring home for Benjamin in Chapter III?

3. What is the reason Benjamin joins the army?

4. What had Benjamin hoped about his peculiar aging process?

5. What creates a permanent rift between Benjamin and Hildegarde?

(see the answer key)

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