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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Benjamin NOT promise to continue doing, to get from his father what he has requested?
(a) Enlist in the army.
(b) Pretending to be his age.
(c) Playing with boys his age.
(d) Dying his hair.

2. Does Mr. Hart believe that Benjamin is 18?
(a) No, not at first.
(b) Yes, instantly.
(c) Yes, but only after a great deal of exlanation.
(d) No, not at all.

3. Around what age does Benjamin first notice he has grown younger?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 18.
(d) 21.

4. What does Dr. Keane tell Mr. Button that shocks Mr. Button?
(a) Mr. Button's son was born an old man.
(b) Dr. Keene is done with Mr. Button and his family and never wants to see them again.
(c) The baby should be left at an orphanage.
(d) Dr. Keene could not save Mrs. Button.

5. Is Benjamin able to find cases like his in medical journals?
(a) Yes, a few cases many years ago.
(b) Yes, a dozen cases in the same hospital.
(c) Yes, only one other case.
(d) No, none.

Short Answer Questions

1. When left alone in Chapter III, what does Benjamin do?

2. Why does Mr. Button hope the baby will be a boy?

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

4. Who starts to follow Benjamin on his way to the train station after Mr. Hart threw him out?

5. What had Mr. Button been known as in college?

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