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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the socioeconomic status of the Mr. Button and his family?
(a) Poor.
(b) Upper class.
(c) Middle class.
(d) Working class.

3. How does the narrator describe Benjamin's height?
(a) 5'8" and stooped.
(b) Very short.
(c) Tall and straight.
(d) Stooped and curved to the right.

4. Why does Hildegarde like men who are 50?
(a) They are able to care for her financially.
(b) She will surely outlive them.
(c) She is attracted to their gray hairs.
(d) They know how to appreciate a woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the problem with men who are in their 40s, according to Hildegarde?

2. How does Mr. Button feel about the upcoming birth of his first child?

3. What does Mr. Button NOT do to try to make his son appear younger?

4. How does Benjamin feel while waiting to meet Hildegarde?

5. What is Mr. Button's first name?

(see the answer key)

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