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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter I, the narrator states how unusual it is for a baby to be born in 1860 where?
(a) In a hospital.
(b) At home.
(c) A barn.
(d) A bedroom.

2. How does Mr. Button feel when the nurse confirms the bearded man is his son?
(a) He begins to laugh.
(b) He is in shock.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is unconcerned.

3. In whose hands does Mr. Button say the the future is?
(a) Those who are not born yet.
(b) The elderly.
(c) The hands of the young.
(d) The hands of his fellow businessmen.

4. When does Mr. Button need to take his son home from the hospital?
(a) Within the week.
(b) Never.
(c) Today, and as soon as possible.
(d) This very moment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Button continue to try to make his elderly son act like a baby?

2. Where does Mr. Button run into Dr. Keene?

3. Why is the clerk surprised at the suit Mr. Button chooses for his son?

4. Why do Benjamin and his grandfather become great friends?

5. Upon pulling up behind another carriage, how does Benjamin react?

(see the answer key)

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