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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, regarding Hildegarde?
(a) A dance card.
(b) An introduction.
(c) A letter of recommendation.
(d) A phone call.

2. How does Dr. Keene seem when Mr. Button asks about his wife and child?
(a) Elated.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Sad.
(d) Irritated.

3. Why can Benjamin and his father pass as brothers in Chapter V?
(a) Roger has aged very quickly.
(b) They both appear to be 50 years old.
(c) Roger has aged well.
(d) They dress very much alike.

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

5. What is the problem with men who are in their 30s, according to Hildegarde?
(a) They are too full of stories.
(b) They are too old.
(c) They are too worldly.
(d) They are too tired and overworked.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Benjamin joins the army?

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

3. Why do Benjamin and his grandfather become great friends?

4. Does Mr. Hart believe that Benjamin is 18?

5. Upon pulling up behind another carriage, how does Benjamin react?

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