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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the story end?
(a) Benjamin reaches for Roscoe.
(b) Benjamin cries for Nana.
(c) Benjamin closes his eyes and breathes his last breath.
(d) Benjamin knows nothing and all goes dark.

2. Where is Benjamin headed at the end of Chapter IV?
(a) Back home to Baltimore.
(b) To New York City.
(c) To Boston.
(d) To Harvard.

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

4. What is NOT an activity mentioned that Benjamin enjoys as a toddler?
(a) Playing with a cane.
(b) Chasing pigeons.
(c) Walks in the park.
(d) Jumping on the bed.

5. When did the Spanish-American War break out?
(a) 1897.
(b) 1988.
(c) 1907.
(d) 1898.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Button ask Dr. Keene, when he sees that Dr. Keene looks worried?

3. In Chapter VI, how many months later is it?

4. Why does Benjamin's kindergarten teacher want him out of her class?

5. By 18, how old does Benjamin look?

(see the answer key)

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