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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the age of five, what is Benjamin forced to do?
(a) Move into a home for the aging.
(b) Have a surgery.
(c) Attend kindergarten.
(d) Leave home.

2. How does Benjamin feel about returning home after the war?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is reluctant.
(c) He is nervous.
(d) He is content.

3. Why does Hildegarde refuse to believe the truth about her fiancé?
(a) She cannot handle the truth.
(b) The truth is too far-fetched.
(c) There are so many false rumors flying around.
(d) Her fiancé denies the truth.

4. Where is Benjamin headed at the end of Chapter IV?
(a) Back home to Baltimore.
(b) To New York City.
(c) To Boston.
(d) To Harvard.

5. How does Benjamin feel when he finally meets Hildegarde?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Elated.
(d) Bored.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the problem with men who are in their 60s, according to Hildegarde?

2. What is the problem with men who are 25, according to Hildegarde?

3. Who is convinced that Benjamin is a young boy?

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

5. Who escorts Benjamin home from the train station after returning from war?

(see the answer key)

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