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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How had Benjamin once thought about his wife?
(a) He had once loved her intelligence and wit.
(b) He had once loved the debates and arguments they once had on current topics.
(c) He had been so enamored with his wife and her good looks.
(d) He had once been attracted to her wealth and property.

2. How does Benjamin try to act regarding Hildegarde?
(a) Young, even though he appears old.
(b) Cool and calm.
(c) Unhappy and disinterested.
(d) Excited and enthusiastic.

3. How long does it take society to remember the events surrounding Benjamin’s birth and wild rumors began to fly,
(a) No time at all.
(b) They never remember the events surrounding Benjamin's birth.
(c) A long time.
(d) A little time.

4. What does Benjamin request of his father, regarding Hildegarde?
(a) A letter of recommendation.
(b) A phone call.
(c) A dance card.
(d) An introduction.

5. Where is Benjamin headed at the end of Chapter IV?
(a) To New York City.
(b) To Harvard.
(c) Back home to Baltimore.
(d) To Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Benjamin hoped about his peculiar aging process?

2. What happens to Benjamin during the charge up San Juan Hill?

3. From where has Roscoe recently graduated in Chapter VIII?

4. What does Benjamin wish, regarding himself, upon meeting and speaking with Hildegarde?

5. How does Mr. Button's son react to the suit his father has purchased for him?

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