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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Benjamin and Hildegarde plan to do to continue their discussion?
(a) Meet for tea the following week.
(b) Attend church together on Sunday.
(c) Go for a drive the following Sunday.
(d) Go for a walk the next day.

2. What does Hildegarde NOT think about the way Benjamin is aging?
(a) It is disprespectful.
(b) It is interesting.
(c) It is prideful.
(d) It is odd.

3. Who gives Benjamin the idea that he should go to Harvard?
(a) One of his instructors.
(b) Mr. Hart.
(c) Mr. Button.
(d) A member of the mob.

4. How does Benjamin feel when he sees Hildegarde for the first time in three years?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Elated.
(c) A slight depression.
(d) Angry.

5. What is Benjamin's suggestion regarding nails?
(a) All nails used in nailing boxes that are to be shipped to be the property of the shipee.
(b) Nails for shipping should be replaced with screws.
(c) Less nails need to be used on the lids of shipped containers.
(d) Stronger, mass-produced nails will be more cost-effective.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do others feel about Benjamin in the 1890s?

2. As Benjamin and Roger head home, what does Roger try to discuss?

3. What is the problem with men who are in their 40s, according to Hildegarde?

4. How many nails does Benjamin's plan save the Button wholesale company?

5. How had Benjamin once thought about his wife?

(see the answer key)

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