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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Mr. Hart believe that Benjamin is 18?
(a) Yes, but only after a great deal of exlanation.
(b) No, not at first.
(c) No, not at all.
(d) Yes, instantly.

2. 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 Benjamin will not love her forever.
(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 men of 50 have a great chance of dying.

3. When Mr. Button approaches the nurse at the front desk and mentions his name, how does she react?
(a) She faints.
(b) She begins to giggle and shouts that Mr. Button could go upstairs to see his child.
(c) She begins to cry and tells Mr. Button that he could go upstairs to see his child.
(d) She looks frightened and shrieks that Mr. Button could go upstairs to see his child.

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

5. By 18, how old does Benjamin look?
(a) 50.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 60.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Benjamin and his father by Chapter V?

2. Why does Benjamin's kindergarten teacher want him out of her class?

3. Why does Benjamin have an unusual and new reaction when arriving at the dance in Chapter V?

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

5. Once upstairs, how does the nurse respond when Mr. Button mentions that he is Mr. Button?

(see the answer key)

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