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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Benjamin manage to get to the train safely?
(a) He is escorted by the police.
(b) He takes a shortcut.
(c) He runs.
(d) He hails a cab.

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

3. What had Mr. Button been known as in college?
(a) Cuff.
(b) Bob.
(c) Ruff.
(d) Rog.

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

5. Once upstairs, how does the nurse respond when Mr. Button mentions that he is Mr. Button?
(a) She chides him for what he has done to the hospital’s reputation.
(b) She is silent and in shock.
(c) She begins to cry.
(d) She faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do those in society who meet Benjamin react?

2. When they first meet in the hospital crying room, what does Mr. Button's son threaten to do?

3. When does Mr. Button need to take his son home from the hospital?

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

5. How does the narrator describe Benjamin's height?

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