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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 does Benjamin try to act regarding Hildegarde?
(a) Young, even though he appears old.
(b) Cool and calm.
(c) Excited and enthusiastic.
(d) Unhappy and disinterested.

2. What is Benjamin's dilemma when he is to meet with the college registrar, Mr. Hart?
(a) He cannot find his long pants.
(b) He has run out of hair dye.
(c) He forgot to shave.
(d) He does not know where Mr. Hart's office is.

3. Why does Benjamin decide to attend Harvard?
(a) Harvard is a better school than Yale.
(b) He wants revenge on the mob and on Yale.
(c) He will get more scholarship money at Harvard.
(d) His father went to Harvard.

4. What is the downside of all of Benjamin's social commitments?
(a) They put a toll on him physically.
(b) They are sending him into poverty.
(c) They put a toll on his success at work.
(d) They are destroying his relationship with his son.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Benjamin's father a bit uncertain about his son's request?

2. How does the whole of society, including the General, feel about Hildegarde marrying a man of 50?

3. In Chapter III, when Mr. Button finally gives in and lets Benjamin eat food, what does he allow?

4. How does Mr. Button's son react to the suit his father has purchased for him?

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

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