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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) He hails a cab to get there faster.
(c) Running at full speed.
(d) Walking quickly.

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

3. Who gives Benjamin the idea that he should go to Harvard?
(a) One of his instructors.
(b) Mr. Button.
(c) A member of the mob.
(d) Mr. Hart.

4. Is Benjamin able to find cases like his in medical journals?
(a) Yes, a dozen cases in the same hospital.
(b) Yes, only one other case.
(c) Yes, a few cases many years ago.
(d) No, none.

5. 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 does not know where Mr. Hart's office is.
(c) He cannot find his long pants.
(d) He forgot to shave.

Short Answer Questions

1. When left alone in Chapter III, what does Benjamin do?

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

3. Does Mr. Hart believe that Benjamin is 18?

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

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

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