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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before he hurries out of the hospital, for what does Mr. Button's son ask?
(a) Candy.
(b) Milk.
(c) A cigar.
(d) A cane.

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

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

4. Why is the clerk surprised at the suit Mr. Button chooses for his son?
(a) It is very fancy and not appropriate for a young boy.
(b) It is meant for a small child, not a baby.
(c) It is quite homely for such a wealthy man.
(d) It looks entirely too small.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Button assume has happened, regarding his child and what he sees in the crying-room?

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

3. How does Mr. Button’s son look in the new suit?

4. What does Mr. Button ask Dr. Keene, when he sees that Dr. Keene looks worried?

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

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