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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Benjamin and his grandfather become great friends?
(a) They enjoy discussing the events of the day.
(b) They each have no one else to talk to.
(c) They both know a great deal about history.
(d) They both like cigars.

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

3. What does the nurse suggest that Mr. Button do, so he can take his son home?
(a) Talk some sense into him.
(b) Calm him down.
(c) Call a cab.
(d) Go shopping for clothes for him.

4. What does Mr. Button NOT do to try to make his son appear younger?
(a) Shave off his beard.
(b) Cut and dye his hair.
(c) Make him wear a mask.
(d) Dress him in boyish clothes.

5. What do other students do to Benjamin, because they believe he is an old man passing as a young college student?
(a) They throw rocks at him.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) They fire insults at him as he heads to the train.
(d) They cheer him on.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Button feel about the upcoming birth of his first child?

2. What is the socioeconomic status of the Mr. Button and his family?

3. Why does Benjamin regularly break items around the house?

4. Who gives Benjamin the idea that he should go to Harvard?

5. Why does Mr. Button hope the baby will be a boy?

(see the answer key)

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