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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Benjamin able to enter the army as a captain?
(a) He passes the written exam.
(b) His business connections.
(c) The army is in desperate need of higher-ranking officials.
(d) He goes through extensive training.

2. From where has Roscoe recently graduated in Chapter VIII?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Yale.
(d) Carnegie-Mellon.

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

4. What is Dr. Keene's response when Mr. Button asks about his wife and child?
(a) He tells him that the birth ended in tragedy.
(b) He tells him to go see for himself.
(c) He tells him he is unsure, as he was not there when the baby was born.
(d) He tells him they are doing just fine.

5. At the end of Chapter VIII, what is the only problem that Benjamin has, according to the narrator?
(a) He is losing income by not working as much.
(b) He is too busy going to parties to give his son and wife attention.
(c) He continues to age backwards.
(d) He must be seen in public with Hildegarde, who is nearly 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. By 18, how old does Benjamin look?

2. How does Benjamin manage to get to the train safely?

3. What had Benjamin hoped about his peculiar aging process?

4. What does Mr. Button see upon entering the crying-room?

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

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