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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Benjamin decide to attend Harvard?
(a) He will get more scholarship money at Harvard.
(b) Harvard is a better school than Yale.
(c) He wants revenge on the mob and on Yale.
(d) His father went to Harvard.

2. How do those in society who meet Benjamin react?
(a) They scream or cry out in horror.
(b) They ignore him completely.
(c) They politely compliment him and say how much he resembles his grandfather.
(d) They look at him fearfully and run away.

3. The Sunday papers includes comical drawings of Benjamin with what part of his body attached to various animal body parts and a piece of brass?
(a) His torso.
(b) His arms.
(c) His legs.
(d) His head.

4. Who is Hildegarde Moncrief?
(a) The daughter of General Moncrief.
(b) A beautiful young orphan.
(c) The cousin of the Shevlins.
(d) A young widow.

5. What does Mr. Button do to try to fix his son's appearance after putting him in the new suit?
(a) He covers his head with a hat.
(b) He hastily cuts off his long beard.
(c) He makes his son wear a mask.
(d) He dyes his hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the general try to convince Hildegarde that she should not marry Benjamin?

2. How many dances do Benjamin and Hildegarde share?

3. Why is the Button wholesale business so successful?

4. What is the problem with men who are in their 60s, according to Hildegarde?

5. Why do Benjamin and his grandfather become great friends?

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