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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Benjamin's dilemma when he is to meet with the college registrar, Mr. Hart?
(a) He does not know where Mr. Hart's office is.
(b) He cannot find his long pants.
(c) He has run out of hair dye.
(d) He forgot to shave.

2. What war breaks out that is good for the Buttons?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) World War II.
(c) World War I.
(d) The French and Indian War.

3. Why is war good for the Buttons?
(a) They can send Benjamin to fight in it.
(b) Mr. Button can enlist.
(c) They can make a profit off of it.
(d) Much of society is distracted, so they can more easily hide the fact their infant son was born an elderly man.

4. What does Mr. Button say, in Chapter II, he will call his son?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Methuselah.
(c) Noah.
(d) Abraham.

5. How do those in society who meet Benjamin react?
(a) They look at him fearfully and run away.
(b) They ignore him completely.
(c) They scream or cry out in horror.
(d) They politely compliment him and say how much he resembles his grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do others feel about Benjamin in the 1890s?

3. When Mr. Button approaches the nurse at the front desk and mentions his name, how does she react?

4. Why is the clerk surprised at the suit Mr. Button chooses for his son?

5. What does Benjamin request of his father, regarding Hildegarde?

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