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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Button say, in Chapter II, he will call his son?
(a) Methuselah.
(b) Abraham.
(c) Benjamin.
(d) Noah.

2. Who starts to follow Benjamin on his way to the train station after Mr. Hart threw him out?
(a) A pack of wolves.
(b) A mob of students and other community members.
(c) College professors.
(d) Small children.

3. In Chapter III, when Mr. Button finally gives in and lets Benjamin eat food, what does he allow?
(a) Crackers and cereal.
(b) Fruits and vegetables.
(c) Cakes and cookies.
(d) Bread with butter and oatmeal.

4. Upon returning from Harvard, what does Roscoe insist Benjamin wear?
(a) A tie and a cane over his arm.
(b) His football jersey.
(c) Fake whiskers and eyeglasses.
(d) A fancy suit and hat.

5. Why is Mr. Button in a panic about taking his son home from the hospital?
(a) He does not know how he can walk through the streets and introduce this old man as his newborn son.
(b) He has nowhere for him to sleep.
(c) He is not sure what to feed him.
(d) He has never held a newborn baby before.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who gives Benjamin the idea that he should go to Harvard?

3. Why does Hildegarde refuse to believe the truth about her fiancé?

4. How old is Benjamin and Hildegarde's son, Roscoe in Chapter VII?

5. Why does Hildegarde like men who are 50?

(see the answer key)

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