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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Button NOT do to try to make his son appear younger?
(a) Shave off his beard.
(b) Cut and dye his hair.
(c) Make him wear a mask.
(d) Dress him in boyish clothes.

3. What is Benjamin's dilemma when he is to meet with the college registrar, Mr. Hart?
(a) He has run out of hair dye.
(b) He cannot find his long pants.
(c) He forgot to shave.
(d) He does not know where Mr. Hart's office is.

4. Around what age does Benjamin first notice he has grown younger?
(a) 18.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 21.

5. When left alone in Chapter III, what does Benjamin do?
(a) Reads the children's books he finds in the nursery.
(b) Smokes his father's cigars.
(c) Sings himself to sleep.
(d) Plays with toy trains.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1860, where are most babies born?

2. Where does Mr. Button run into Dr. Keene?

3. What happens when Benjamin's father sends him to Yale to take his entrance exams?

4. What does Mr. Button threaten to do, if his son does not put the new suit on?

5. What does Mr. Button see upon entering the crying-room?

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