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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How had Benjamin once thought about his wife?
(a) He had once been attracted to her wealth and property.
(b) He had once loved her intelligence and wit.
(c) He had been so enamored with his wife and her good looks.
(d) He had once loved the debates and arguments they once had on current topics.

2. How is Benjamin able to enter the army as a captain?
(a) He goes through extensive training.
(b) His business connections.
(c) The army is in desperate need of higher-ranking officials.
(d) He passes the written exam.

3. How many dances do Benjamin and Hildegarde share?
(a) Their entire dance cards.
(b) 2.
(c) 10.
(d) 1.

4. What is NOT a reason given for why Benjamin is pulled out of kindergarten?
(a) He cannot understand his teacher.
(b) He cries because he is afraid of the bigger children.
(c) He has become aggressive.
(d) He is now too little to participate in the five-year-olds’ activities.

5. How does Mr. Button feel about the upcoming birth of his first child?
(a) Unconcerned and blasé.
(b) Nervous and excited.
(c) Unnerved and anxiety-ridden.
(d) Annoyed and irritated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Button NOT do to try to make his son appear younger?

2. Instead of playing with the items his father brings home, what does Benjamin do?

3. The Sunday papers includes comical drawings of Benjamin with what part of his body attached to various animal body parts and a piece of brass?

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

5. What does Benjamin request of his father, regarding Hildegarde?

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