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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

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

5. When they first meet in the hospital crying room, what does Mr. Button's son threaten to do?
(a) Take off the itchy blanket wrapped around him.
(b) Leave the hospital alone.
(c) Stay in the hospital forever.
(d) Scream and cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take society to remember the events surrounding Benjamin’s birth and wild rumors began to fly,

2. How is Mr. Button dressed the day his wife gives birth?

3. Why is war good for the Buttons?

4. What is the problem with men who are in their 40s, according to Hildegarde?

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

(see the answer key)

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