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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Roger do to try to prove that Benjamin is a young man?
(a) He publishes Benjamin’s birth certificate in the paper.
(b) He tells the story of Benjamin's experience at Yale.
(c) He shows photographs of Benjamin as an old man.
(d) He tells the truth to all who will listen.

3. Who starts to follow Benjamin on his way to the train station after Mr. Hart threw him out?
(a) A pack of wolves.
(b) Small children.
(c) A mob of students and other community members.
(d) College professors.

4. What does Benjamin NOT promise to continue doing, to get from his father what he has requested?
(a) Playing with boys his age.
(b) Pretending to be his age.
(c) Dying his hair.
(d) Enlist in the army.

5. How does the whole of society, including the General, feel about Hildegarde marrying a man of 50?
(a) Such a good match.
(b) Such a loss.
(c) Quite appropriate.
(d) So interesting.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Benjamin in Chapter V?

3. Why is Benjamin's father a bit uncertain about his son's request?

4. As Benjamin boards the train leaving Yale, what does he shout out the window?

5. In whose hands does Mr. Button say the the future is?

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