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

2. How does Dr. Keene seem when Mr. Button asks about his wife and child?
(a) Elated.
(b) Irritated.
(c) Concerned.
(d) Sad.

3. What does Mr. Button say, in Chapter II, he will call his son?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Noah.
(c) Methuselah.
(d) Abraham.

4. Why does Mr. Button hope the baby will be a boy?
(a) Because he prefers boys to girls.
(b) So he can send him to Yale.
(c) So he can take over the family business.
(d) So he can make him his junior.

5. 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) He hails a cab to get there faster.
(d) With great difficulty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mr. Button in a panic about taking his son home from the hospital?

2. What does Dr. Keane turn away and mutter to himself?

3. What does the nurse suggest that Mr. Button do, so he can take his son home?

4. What is Mr. Button's first name?

5. When asked again how old his son is, what is Mr. Button's reply?

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