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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Instead of playing with the items his father brings home, what does Benjamin do?
(a) He reads his mother's magazines.
(b) He writes telegraph messages to his grandfather.
(c) He reads the encyclopedia.
(d) He calls his friends on the telephone.

2. What does Dr. Keane turn away and mutter to himself?
(a) He is tired of delivering babies.
(b) He is exhausted.
(c) Expectant fathers are so irritating.
(d) He is worried this case will ruin him.

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 are both in a hurry to marry.
(c) They love the same type of music.
(d) They hit it off and agree on many of the topics they discussed.

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

5. What is the problem with men who are in their 30s, according to Hildegarde?
(a) They are too old.
(b) They are too worldly.
(c) They are too tired and overworked.
(d) They are too full of stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter III, when Mr. Button finally gives in and lets Benjamin eat food, what does he allow?

2. What is the problem with men who are in their 60s, according to Hildegarde?

3. Who is convinced that Benjamin is a young boy?

4. Why is the Button wholesale business so successful?

5. How old is Benjamin in Chapter V?

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