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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 NOT do to try to make his son appear younger?
(a) Shave off his beard.
(b) Cut and dye his hair.
(c) Dress him in boyish clothes.
(d) Make him wear a mask.

2. How does the narrator describe Benjamin's height?
(a) 5'8" and stooped.
(b) Tall and straight.
(c) Very short.
(d) Stooped and curved to the right.

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

4. What does Mr. Button NOT bring home for Benjamin in Chapter III?
(a) Toy trains.
(b) Activities for grown men.
(c) Stuffed animals.
(d) Toy soldiers.

5. What does Benjamin wish, regarding himself, upon meeting and speaking with Hildegarde?
(a) That he was actually 50 years old.
(b) That he had not met Hildegarde.
(c) That Hildegarde could like men, and him, at any age.
(d) That he could tell Hildegarde the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Benjamin and his father pass as brothers in Chapter V?

2. What is the problem with men who are in their 30s, according to Hildegarde?

3. When Benjamin mentions the word "love," what does his father think he said?

4. What is Benjamin's dilemma when he is to meet with the college registrar, Mr. Hart?

5. Why does Mr. Hart throw Benjamin out of the college and out of the town?

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