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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Benjamin unable to focus on his father's conversation on the way back home?
(a) He is not able take his mind off the lovely Hildegarde.
(b) He is considering applying to Harvard.
(c) He wants to focus on business for the next day.
(d) He wants to discuss the business connections he made at the dance.

2. What happens to Benjamin during the charge up San Juan Hill?
(a) He is injured and receives the Purple Heart.
(b) He is slightly wounded but receives a metal for his participation.
(c) He is seriously injured and receives a metal for his participation.
(d) He saves many of his men's lives and receives an award.

3. In Chapter VIII, how does society at this time feel about Benjamin?
(a) They enjoy poking fun at him.
(b) They feel that he is an oddity and is dangerous.
(c) They have no feelings one way or another about him.
(d) They feel sorry for him that he is tied to an older woman.

4. How old is Benjamin and Hildegarde's son, Roscoe in Chapter VII?
(a) He is 12.
(b) He is 10.
(c) He is 21.
(d) He is 14.

5. When Benjamin mentions the word "love," what does his father think he said?
(a) Lug.
(b) Lid.
(c) Life.
(d) Low.

6. What makes Benjamin and Hildegarde want to see each other again after meeting?
(a) They are both in a hurry to marry.
(b) They find each other to be very intelligent.
(c) They love the same type of music.
(d) They hit it off and agree on many of the topics they discussed.

7. What creates a permanent rift between Benjamin and Hildegarde?
(a) She is in love with another man.
(b) She thinks Benjamin should undergo surgery to look older.
(c) She is afraid of him, now that she realizes his aging condition is real.
(d) She believes he is choosing to age backwards.

8. Why does Benjamin have an unusual and new reaction when arriving at the dance in Chapter V?
(a) He would rather be at home with his mother.
(b) He has been to very few dances.
(c) He sees a beautiful young woman descend from the carriage with her family.
(d) He is not used to having to wait.

9. How does Benjamin feel on his ride home at dawn with his father after meeting Hildegarde?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Filled with love for Hildegarde.
(c) Annoyed he cannot see Hildegarde later that day.
(d) Bored.

10. What does Hildegarde NOT think about the way Benjamin is aging?
(a) It is interesting.
(b) It is disprespectful.
(c) It is prideful.
(d) It is odd.

11. Why does Hildegarde refuse to believe the truth about her fiancé?
(a) There are so many false rumors flying around.
(b) She cannot handle the truth.
(c) Her fiancé denies the truth.
(d) The truth is too far-fetched.

12. As Benjamin and Roger head home, what does Roger try to discuss?
(a) School.
(b) Hildegarde.
(c) Hardware.
(d) The dance.

13. How does Benjamin feel while waiting to meet Hildegarde?
(a) It is taking forever.
(b) He quickly forgets all about her.
(c) Things are happening too quickly.
(d) The young men stand no chance against him.

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

15. What other leadership roles, besides captain, does Benjamin hold by the end of the war?
(a) Brigadier general and general.
(b) Colonel and brigadier general.
(c) Lieutenant-colonel and colonel.
(d) Major and lieutenant-colonel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Benjamin realize when he sees himself in his bedroom mirror after returning from war?

2. From where has Roscoe recently graduated in Chapter VIII?

3. How does Benjamin feel about returning home after the war?

4. How many nails does Benjamin's plan save the Button wholesale company?

5. Much of Benjamin’s life had improved over the years, except what?

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