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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 had Mr. Button been known as in college?
(a) Cuff.
(b) Ruff.
(c) Bob.
(d) Rog.

2. In Chapter VIII, how does Hildegarde welcome Benjamin home?
(a) With a large banner.
(b) With divorce papers.
(c) With a party thrown in his honor.
(d) With the waving of a large silk flag.

3. How does Benjamin feel about being mistaken for his son?
(a) It scares him.
(b) He thinks nothing of it.
(c) He hates it.
(d) He enjoys it.

4. When Mr. Button is telling Benjamin who controls the future, to whom is he referring?
(a) Himself.
(b) His unborn grandchildren.
(c) His father.
(d) Benjamin.

5. In whose hands does Mr. Button say the the future is?
(a) The hands of his fellow businessmen.
(b) The hands of the young.
(c) Those who are not born yet.
(d) The elderly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the preparatory school that several of Benjamin’s classmates mention?

2. How had Benjamin once thought about his wife?

3. Much of Benjamin’s life had improved over the years, except what?

4. When left alone in Chapter III, what does Benjamin do?

5. How does Benjamin feel on his ride home at dawn with his father after meeting Hildegarde?

(see the answer key)

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