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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In whose hands does Mr. Button say the the future is?
(a) The hands of his fellow businessmen.
(b) Those who are not born yet.
(c) The hands of the young.
(d) The elderly.

2. Why does the truth about Benjamin's birth not spread as quickly as the rumors?
(a) It is not believed by many.
(b) It does not paint Benjamin in a good light.
(c) It is not nearly as interesting as the rumors.
(d) It is not as well-known.

3. In 1860, where are most babies born?
(a) In a home for mothers.
(b) In a hospital.
(c) In a birthing center.
(d) At home.

4. What does Benjamin realize when he sees himself in his bedroom mirror after returning from war?
(a) He looks slightly younger.
(b) He is growing older.
(c) He has hardly aged.
(d) He now looks 30.

5. How does Benjamin manage to get to the train safely?
(a) He takes a shortcut.
(b) He is escorted by the police.
(c) He hails a cab.
(d) He runs.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Mr. Button need to take his son home from the hospital?

2. How had Benjamin once thought about his wife?

3. How does Dr. Keene seem when Mr. Button asks about his wife and child?

4. What is the problem with men who are in their 40s, according to Hildegarde?

5. When asked again how old his son is, what is Mr. Button's reply?

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