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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Button approaches the nurse at the front desk and mentions his name, how does she react?
(a) She looks frightened and shrieks that Mr. Button could go upstairs to see his child.
(b) She begins to giggle and shouts that Mr. Button could go upstairs to see his child.
(c) She begins to cry and tells Mr. Button that he could go upstairs to see his child.
(d) She faints.

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

3. In 1860, where are most babies born?
(a) In a hospital.
(b) At home.
(c) In a birthing center.
(d) In a home for mothers.

4. Once upstairs, how does the nurse respond when Mr. Button mentions that he is Mr. Button?
(a) She is silent and in shock.
(b) She faints.
(c) She begins to cry.
(d) She chides him for what he has done to the hospital’s reputation.

5. How old does Mr. Buttons' son appear to be?
(a) 60.
(b) 7 hours.
(c) 70.
(d) 17.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Button feel about the upcoming birth of his first child?

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

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

5. How does Dr. Keene seem when Mr. Button asks about his wife and child?

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