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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Benjamin and Hildegarde want to see each other again after meeting?
(a) They hit it off and agree on many of the topics they discussed.
(b) They find each other to be very intelligent.
(c) They are both in a hurry to marry.
(d) They love the same type of music.

2. In Chapter II, how old does Mr. Button initially tell the store clerk his son is?
(a) 6 hours old.
(b) 6 days old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 16.

3. In Chapter IV, the narrator states that not much of significance happens between which of Benjamin’s birthdays?
(a) 12th and 21st.
(b) 18th and 21st.
(c) 5th and 12.
(d) 8th and 10th.

4. How does Mr. Button feel about the upcoming birth of his first child?
(a) Unnerved and anxiety-ridden.
(b) Annoyed and irritated.
(c) Nervous and excited.
(d) Unconcerned and blasé.

5. What is the problem with men who are in their 60s, according to Hildegarde?
(a) They are too worldly.
(b) They are too close to 70.
(c) They are too full of stories.
(d) They are too tired and overworked.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the nurse suggest that Mr. Button do, so he can take his son home?

2. In which period does this story begin?

3. How many dances do Benjamin and Hildegarde share?

4. When asked again how old his son is, what is Mr. Button's reply?

5. Around what age does Benjamin first notice he has grown younger?

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