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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hildegarde NOT think about the way Benjamin is aging?
(a) It is interesting.
(b) It is odd.
(c) It is disprespectful.
(d) It is prideful.

2. What does Mr. Button ask Dr. Keene, when he sees that Dr. Keene looks worried?
(a) If the baby was a girl instead of a boy.
(b) If his wife had triplets.
(c) If his wife survived.
(d) If the baby survived.

3. When does Mr. Button need to take his son home from the hospital?
(a) Never.
(b) Today, and as soon as possible.
(c) This very moment.
(d) Within the week.

4. Why is Benjamin's father a bit uncertain about his son's request?
(a) There are no other shades of hair dye.
(b) A beard would make Benjamin look entirely too old.
(c) Most boys do not wear long pants until age 14.
(d) Mr. Button likes Benjamin's current hair style.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Benjamin feel on his ride home at dawn with his father after meeting Hildegarde?

2. Much of Benjamin’s life had improved over the years, except what?

3. What does Mr. Button NOT bring home for Benjamin in Chapter III?

4. How does Benjamin feel about being mistaken for his son?

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

(see the answer key)

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