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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 Benjamin request of his father, now that he sees he is growing younger?
(a) Long pants.
(b) A beard.
(c) A new hair style.
(d) Different hair dye.

2. 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.

3. What is the problem with men who are in their 40s, according to Hildegarde?
(a) They are too full of stories.
(b) They are too old.
(c) They are too tired and overworked.
(d) They are too worldly.

4. How does Mr. Button react when he sees Dr. Keene?
(a) He skips up to him.
(b) He hurries away from him.
(c) He runs to him.
(d) He slowly walks over to him.

5. What war breaks out that is good for the Buttons?
(a) World War I.
(b) The French and Indian War.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) World War II.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do others feel about Benjamin in the 1890s?

2. How does Mr. Button react when Benjamin accidentally breaks a window in the kitchen playing with a sling shot?

3. How old does Mr. Buttons' son appear to be?

4. Benjamin is the first man in Baltimore to own what?

5. What does Benjamin wish, regarding himself, upon meeting and speaking with Hildegarde?

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