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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 whole of society, including the General, feel about Hildegarde marrying a man of 50?
(a) Such a loss.
(b) So interesting.
(c) Such a good match.
(d) Quite appropriate.

2. What is the problem with men who are in their 60s, according to Hildegarde?
(a) They are too worldly.
(b) They are too full of stories.
(c) They are too close to 70.
(d) They are too tired and overworked.

3. What does Benjamin begin to do at the beginning of Chapter V?
(a) Attend social gatherings and work for his father.
(b) Get married.
(c) Have a son.
(d) Apply to Yale.

4. Who escorts Benjamin home from the train station after returning from war?
(a) A brass band.
(b) His son.
(c) His wife.
(d) His friends.

5. Upon pulling up behind another carriage, how does Benjamin react?
(a) He is bored and not interested in attending the dance.
(b) He quickly becomes annoyed.
(c) He is very nervous.
(d) His heart beats faster and his face flushes

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dances do Benjamin and Hildegarde share?

2. Who starts to follow Benjamin on his way to the train station after Mr. Hart threw him out?

3. How do those in society who meet Benjamin react?

4. How old does Mr. Buttons' son appear to be?

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

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