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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who escorts Benjamin home from the train station after returning from war?
(a) His son.
(b) His friends.
(c) His wife.
(d) A brass band.

2. What makes Benjamin and Hildegarde want to see each other again after meeting?
(a) They love the same type of music.
(b) They are both in a hurry to marry.
(c) They hit it off and agree on many of the topics they discussed.
(d) They find each other to be very intelligent.

3. What does Mr. Button ask Dr. Keene, when he sees that Dr. Keene looks worried?
(a) If the baby was a girl instead of a boy.
(b) If his wife survived.
(c) If the baby survived.
(d) If his wife had triplets.

4. When does Mr. Button need to take his son home from the hospital?
(a) Never.
(b) This very moment.
(c) Within the week.
(d) Today, and as soon as possible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Benjamin's suggestion regarding nails?

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

3. As Benjamin and Roger head home, what does Roger try to discuss?

4. In Chapter IV, the narrator states that not much of significance happens between which of Benjamin’s birthdays?

5. What does Dr. Keane tell Mr. Button that shocks Mr. Button?

(see the answer key)

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