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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 is Dr. Keene's response when Mr. Button asks about his wife and child?
(a) He tells him to go see for himself.
(b) He tells him he is unsure, as he was not there when the baby was born.
(c) He tells him they are doing just fine.
(d) He tells him that the birth ended in tragedy.

2. How does Mr. Button feel when he sees the fancy suit on display?
(a) He is embarassed.
(b) He is at his wits' end.
(c) He is filled with dread.
(d) He cheers up.

3. How does Benjamin feel on his ride home at dawn with his father after meeting Hildegarde?
(a) Annoyed he cannot see Hildegarde later that day.
(b) Filled with love for Hildegarde.
(c) Exhausted.
(d) Bored.

4. In Chapter III, when Mr. Button finally gives in and lets Benjamin eat food, what does he allow?
(a) Fruits and vegetables.
(b) Bread with butter and oatmeal.
(c) Crackers and cereal.
(d) Cakes and cookies.

5. When Benjamin mentions the word "love," what does his father think he said?
(a) Lid.
(b) Life.
(c) Low.
(d) Lug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Benjamin and Hildegarde plan to do to continue their discussion?

2. Why does Benjamin decide to attend Harvard?

3. How does the whole of society, including the General, feel about Hildegarde marrying a man of 50?

4. How does Mr. Button react when he sees Dr. Keene?

5. What does Mr. Button ask Dr. Keene, when he sees that Dr. Keene looks worried?

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