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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Button react when Benjamin accidentally breaks a window in the kitchen playing with a sling shot?
(a) He is very disappointed.
(b) He is very pleased.
(c) He is very concerned.
(d) He is very surprised.

3. When does Benjamin's suggestion regarding nails happen?
(a) 1900.
(b) 1980.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1880.

4. How old is Benjamin in Chapter V?
(a) 50.
(b) 10.
(c) 40.
(d) 20.

5. Why does Benjamin regularly break items around the house?
(a) He is very clumsy.
(b) To make his father happy.
(c) To get on his father's nerves.
(d) To get attention.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Button NOT bring home for Benjamin in Chapter III?

2. Why is Benjamin's father a bit uncertain about his son's request?

3. What does Benjamin NOT promise to continue doing, to get from his father what he has requested?

4. When Mr. Button is telling Benjamin who controls the future, to whom is he referring?

5. In Chapter IV, the narrator states that not much of significance happens between which of Benjamin’s birthdays?

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