2. Much of Benjamin’s life had improved over the years, except what?
(a) He is not as wealthy as he would like to be.
(b) He does not have a strong bond with his son.
(c) He is no longer attracted to his wife.
(d) He is not as close to his father as he once was.

3. How does Benjamin try to act regarding Hildegarde?
(a) Cool and calm.
(b) Young, even though he appears old.
(c) Unhappy and disinterested.
(d) Excited and enthusiastic.

4. In Chapter VII, how are Hildegard’s friends who are concerned about her marriage wrong in one way?
(a) Benjamin's growth evens out and becomes normal aging.
(b) The wholesale business was very successful.
(c) Her marriage is very successful and happy.
(d) Hildegarde does not mind her husband's condition.

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

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

7. Why does the truth about Benjamin's birth not spread as quickly as the rumors?
(a) It does not paint Benjamin in a good light.
(b) It is not as well-known.
(c) It is not nearly as interesting as the rumors.
(d) It is not believed by many.

8. What is the relationship between Benjamin and his father by Chapter V?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Very loving.
(d) Uncomfortable.

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

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

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

12. How does the general try to convince Hildegarde that she should not marry Benjamin?
(a) She is too pretty for such an old man, and men of 50 have a great chance of dying.
(b) Benjamin will not love her forever, and the wholesale business is not stable.
(c) Men of 50 have a great chance of dying, and the wholesale business is not stable.
(d) She is too pretty for such an old man, and Benjamin will not love her forever.

13. What does Roger do to try to prove that Benjamin is a young man?
(a) He tells the story of Benjamin's experience at Yale.
(b) He shows photographs of Benjamin as an old man.
(c) He publishes Benjamin’s birth certificate in the paper.
(d) He tells the truth to all who will listen.

14. How has Hildegarde’s personality grown old?
(a) She is often absent-minded.
(b) The woman who once dragged Benjamin to parties and dances now wants to stay home.
(c) She has become easily irritated and negative.
(d) The woman who once never thought about anyone else spends her days gossiping about all her neighbors.

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