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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Benjamin give over his company to his son Roscoe and enter Harvard University as a freshman?
(a) 1910.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1908.
(d) 1900.

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

3. Why is Roscoe not warm towards Benjamin on his return home from Harvard?
(a) He is concerned that Benjamin will not survive much longer.
(b) He fears scandal.
(c) He is jealous of Benjamin.
(d) He fears he will not be able to afford to care for Benjamin.

4. How does making the Harvard football team boost Benjamin’s popularity?
(a) He is one of the best players on the team, and he helps to annihilate the Yale team.
(b) He is handsome, and all the girls are attracted to him.
(c) His picture is all over campus.
(d) Anyone who plays sports is popular.

5. How does the story end?
(a) Benjamin closes his eyes and breathes his last breath.
(b) Benjamin reaches for Roscoe.
(c) Benjamin cries for Nana.
(d) Benjamin knows nothing and all goes dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Around what age does Benjamin first notice he has grown younger?

2. What happens to Benjamin during the charge up San Juan Hill?

3. How old is Benjamin and Hildegarde's son, Roscoe in Chapter VII?

4. Where does the dance take place that both Mr. Button and Benjamin attend together in Chapter V?

5. What does Mr. Button say, in Chapter II, he will call his son?

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