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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Benjamin give over his company to his son Roscoe and enter Harvard University as a freshman?
(a) 1910.
(b) 1900.
(c) 1908.
(d) 1912.

2. When Mr. Button becomes concerned that something terrible has happened during the delivery of his child, how does he approach the hospital?
(a) He hails a cab to get there faster.
(b) Running at full speed.
(c) With great difficulty.
(d) Walking quickly.

3. How many dances do Benjamin and Hildegarde share?
(a) 2.
(b) 10.
(c) 1.
(d) Their entire dance cards.

4. How many touchdowns and field goals does Benjamin score against Yale?
(a) 7 touchdowns and 14 field goals.
(b) No touchdowns or field goals.
(c) 2 touchdowns and 4 field goals.
(d) 1 touchdown and 14 field goals.

5. What do Benjamin and Hildegarde plan to do to continue their discussion?
(a) Go for a drive the following Sunday.
(b) Attend church together on Sunday.
(c) Meet for tea the following week.
(d) Go for a walk the next day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Benjamin decide to attend Harvard?

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

3. Why do Benjamin’s classmates begin to consider Benjamin a bit of a prodigy?

4. Upon returning from Harvard, what does Roscoe insist Benjamin wear?

5. What does Roscoe now want Benjamin to call him, because Benjamin now appears to be 15?

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