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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is war good for the Buttons?
(a) They can make a profit off of it.
(b) Much of society is distracted, so they can more easily hide the fact their infant son was born an elderly man.
(c) Mr. Button can enlist.
(d) They can send Benjamin to fight in it.

2. What makes Benjamin and Hildegarde want to see each other again after meeting?
(a) They love the same type of music.
(b) They find each other to be very intelligent.
(c) They are both in a hurry to marry.
(d) They hit it off and agree on many of the topics they discussed.

3. How does Mr. Button's son react to the suit his father has purchased for him?
(a) He is satisfied.
(b) He is not pleased.
(c) He gives no reaction.
(d) He is excited.

4. Does Mr. Hart believe that Benjamin is 18?
(a) Yes, instantly.
(b) No, not at first.
(c) No, not at all.
(d) Yes, but only after a great deal of exlanation.

5. What does Benjamin request of his father, regarding Hildegarde?
(a) A letter of recommendation.
(b) A dance card.
(c) A phone call.
(d) An introduction.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Benjamin mentions the word "love," what does his father think he said?

2. How does Benjamin feel about being mistaken for his son?

3. What is Benjamin's dilemma when he is to meet with the college registrar, Mr. Hart?

4. Before he hurries out of the hospital, for what does Mr. Button's son ask?

5. in Chapter VIII, after returning downstairs from seeing himself in the mirror, how does Hildegarde seem?

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