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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 does Mr. Button say, in Chapter II, he will call his son?
(a) Methuselah.
(b) Benjamin.
(c) Abraham.
(d) Noah.

2. What is the socioeconomic status of the Mr. Button and his family?
(a) Working class.
(b) Middle class.
(c) Upper class.
(d) Poor.

3. Which of these is NOT one of the rumors spread about Benjamin?
(a) He is John Wilkes Boothe in disguise.
(b) He has two devil horns on his head.
(c) He is really Roger’s father.
(d) He has a very rare growth condition.

4. What does Mr. Button see upon entering the crying-room?
(a) Triplets.
(b) A small baby boy.
(c) A young man.
(d) An old man with a beard.

5. What does Benjamin request of his father, regarding Hildegarde?
(a) A letter of recommendation.
(b) An introduction.
(c) A phone call.
(d) A dance card.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Benjamin's father a bit uncertain about his son's request?

2. Why does Benjamin's kindergarten teacher want him out of her class?

3. Who gives Benjamin the idea that he should go to Harvard?

4. How is Mr. Button dressed the day his wife gives birth?

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

(see the answer key)

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