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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Dr. Keene's response when Mr. Button asks about his wife and child?
(a) He tells him they are doing just fine.
(b) He tells him that the birth ended in tragedy.
(c) He tells him he is unsure, as he was not there when the baby was born.
(d) He tells him to go see for himself.

3. In Chapter II, how old does Mr. Button initially tell the store clerk his son is?
(a) 6 hours old.
(b) 6 days old.
(c) 16.
(d) 6 years old.

4. When Mr. Button becomes concerned that something terrible has happened during the delivery of his child, how does he approach the hospital?
(a) Walking quickly.
(b) Running at full speed.
(c) With great difficulty.
(d) He hails a cab to get there faster.

5. What does Mr. Button do to try to fix his son's appearance after putting him in the new suit?
(a) He makes his son wear a mask.
(b) He dyes his hair.
(c) He covers his head with a hat.
(d) He hastily cuts off his long beard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Mr. Button approaches the nurse at the front desk and mentions his name, how does she react?

3. How does Mr. Button feel when the nurse confirms the bearded man is his son?

4. Why is the clerk surprised at the suit Mr. Button chooses for his son?

5. How does Mr. Button feel when he sees the fancy suit on display?

(see the answer key)

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