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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 is Mr. Button's first name?
(a) Robert.
(b) George.
(c) Roger.
(d) William.

2. How does Benjamin feel when he finally meets Hildegarde?
(a) Bored.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Elated.
(d) Nervous.

3. Upon pulling up behind another carriage, how does Benjamin react?
(a) He is bored and not interested in attending the dance.
(b) He quickly becomes annoyed.
(c) His heart beats faster and his face flushes
(d) He is very nervous.

4. What is the problem with men who are in their 60s, according to Hildegarde?
(a) They are too full of stories.
(b) They are too worldly.
(c) They are too close to 70.
(d) They are too tired and overworked.

5. What is the downside of all of Benjamin's social commitments?
(a) They put a toll on his success at work.
(b) They are sending him into poverty.
(c) They are destroying his relationship with his son.
(d) They put a toll on him physically.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Keane turn away and mutter to himself?

2. How does Mr. Button feel about the upcoming birth of his first child?

3. What does Benjamin request of his father, now that he sees he is growing younger?

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

5. In Chapter II, how old does Mr. Button initially tell the store clerk his son is?

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