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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Button feel about the upcoming birth of his first child?
(a) Nervous and excited.
(b) Unconcerned and blasé.
(c) Annoyed and irritated.
(d) Unnerved and anxiety-ridden.

3. What is the socioeconomic status of the Mr. Button and his family?
(a) Poor.
(b) Working class.
(c) Middle class.
(d) Upper class.

4. In Chapter III, when Mr. Button finally gives in and lets Benjamin eat food, what does he allow?
(a) Crackers and cereal.
(b) Cakes and cookies.
(c) Fruits and vegetables.
(d) Bread with butter and oatmeal.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter II, how old does Mr. Button initially tell the store clerk his son is?

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

4. How does Benjamin manage to get to the train safely?

5. In 1860, where are most babies born?

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