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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 is the problem with men who are in their 60s, according to Hildegarde?
(a) They are too full of stories.
(b) They are too worldly.
(c) They are too close to 70.
(d) They are too tired and overworked.
2. Who is convinced that Benjamin is a young boy?
(a) No one.
(b) Only the very young and old.
(c) His friends at school.
(d) His mother.
3. What creates a permanent rift between Benjamin and Hildegarde?
(a) She believes he is choosing to age backwards.
(b) She is afraid of him, now that she realizes his aging condition is real.
(c) She thinks Benjamin should undergo surgery to look older.
(d) She is in love with another man.
4. When asked again how old his son is, what is Mr. Button's reply?
(a) 16.
(b) 6 hours old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 6 days old.
5. In Chapter VI, how many months later is it?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 2.
(d) 8.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Hildegarde NOT think about the way Benjamin is aging?
2. The Sunday papers includes comical drawings of Benjamin with what part of his body attached to various animal body parts and a piece of brass?
3. How does Mr. Button feel when the nurse confirms the bearded man is his son?
4. What does Benjamin request of his father, regarding Hildegarde?
5. What is the reason Benjamin joins the army?
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