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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When left alone in Chapter III, what does Benjamin do?
(a) Sings himself to sleep.
(b) Reads the children's books he finds in the nursery.
(c) Smokes his father's cigars.
(d) Plays with toy trains.

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

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

4. Who is convinced that Benjamin is a young boy?
(a) No one.
(b) His mother.
(c) His friends at school.
(d) Only the very young and old.

5. Where do the Buttons live?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Boston.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Button ask Dr. Keene, when he sees that Dr. Keene looks worried?

3. What is Dr. Keene's response when Mr. Button asks about his wife and child?

4. Does Mr. Hart believe that Benjamin is 18?

5. Why does Mr. Hart throw Benjamin out of the college and out of the town?

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