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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Benjamin mentions the word "love," what does his father think he said?
(a) Lid.
(b) Lug.
(c) Low.
(d) Life.

2. When does Benjamin's suggestion regarding nails happen?
(a) 1880.
(b) 1980.
(c) 1900.
(d) 1890.

3. How does the general try to convince Hildegarde that she should not marry Benjamin?
(a) Benjamin will not love her forever, and the wholesale business is not stable.
(b) Men of 50 have a great chance of dying, and the wholesale business is not stable.
(c) She is too pretty for such an old man, and men of 50 have a great chance of dying.
(d) She is too pretty for such an old man, and Benjamin will not love her forever.

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

5. As Benjamin and Roger head home, what does Roger try to discuss?
(a) The dance.
(b) Hardware.
(c) School.
(d) Hildegarde.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Button feel when the nurse confirms the bearded man is his son?

2. What does Mr. Button say, in Chapter II, he will call his son?

3. How does the narrator describe Benjamin's height?

4. In which period does this story begin?

5. Why does Mr. Hart throw Benjamin out of the college and out of the town?

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