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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By 18, how old does Benjamin look?
(a) 50.
(b) 60.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

2. Who starts to follow Benjamin on his way to the train station after Mr. Hart threw him out?
(a) Small children.
(b) A pack of wolves.
(c) College professors.
(d) A mob of students and other community members.

3. What does Benjamin request of his father, regarding Hildegarde?
(a) An introduction.
(b) A letter of recommendation.
(c) A phone call.
(d) A dance card.

4. Why does Benjamin regularly break items around the house?
(a) He is very clumsy.
(b) To get on his father's nerves.
(c) To make his father happy.
(d) To get attention.

5. Why is Mr. Button in a panic about taking his son home from the hospital?
(a) He has never held a newborn baby before.
(b) He does not know how he can walk through the streets and introduce this old man as his newborn son.
(c) He is not sure what to feed him.
(d) He has nowhere for him to sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Button react when he sees Dr. Keene?

2. How do those in society who meet Benjamin react?

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

4. How does the narrator describe Benjamin's height?

5. How does Mr. Button's son react to the suit his father has purchased for him?

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