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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter VI, how many months later is it?
(a) 2.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 6.

3. Why does Benjamin's kindergarten teacher want him out of her class?
(a) He is a troublemaker.
(b) He reeks of cigar smoke.
(c) He is learning nothing and distracts the other children.
(d) He regularly drifts off to sleep.

4. What does Mr. Button do to try to fix his son's appearance after putting him in the new suit?
(a) He makes his son wear a mask.
(b) He covers his head with a hat.
(c) He dyes his hair.
(d) He hastily cuts off his long beard.

5. What creates a permanent rift between Benjamin and Hildegarde?
(a) She thinks Benjamin should undergo surgery to look older.
(b) She believes he is choosing to age backwards.
(c) She is afraid of him, now that she realizes his aging condition is real.
(d) She is in love with another man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How had Benjamin once thought about his wife?

2. What does Mr. Button say, in Chapter II, he will call his son?

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

4. How does Benjamin feel when he finally meets Hildegarde?

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

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