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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the Buttons live?
(a) New York City.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Boston.
(d) Baltimore.

2. How does Mr. Button feel when the nurse confirms the bearded man is his son?
(a) He begins to laugh.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is in shock.
(d) He is unconcerned.

3. What does Mr. Button NOT bring home for Benjamin in Chapter III?
(a) Toy soldiers.
(b) Toy trains.
(c) Stuffed animals.
(d) Activities for grown men.

4. Why does Hildegarde like men who are 50?
(a) They are able to care for her financially.
(b) She is attracted to their gray hairs.
(c) She will surely outlive them.
(d) They know how to appreciate a woman.

5. 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 looks frightened and shrieks that Mr. Button could go upstairs to see his child.
(c) She faints.
(d) She begins to cry and tells Mr. Button that he could go upstairs to see his child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roger do to try to prove that Benjamin is a young man?

2. When Benjamin mentions the word "love," what does his father think he said?

3. How does Benjamin try to act regarding Hildegarde?

4. In 1860, where are most babies born?

5. What is Dr. Keene's response when Mr. Button asks about his wife and child?

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