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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 does Benjamin feel about returning home after the war?
(a) He is content.
(b) He is reluctant.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is nervous.

2. When did the Spanish-American War break out?
(a) 1907.
(b) 1898.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1897.

3. How does Benjamin feel on his ride home at dawn with his father after meeting Hildegarde?
(a) Annoyed he cannot see Hildegarde later that day.
(b) Filled with love for Hildegarde.
(c) Bored.
(d) Exhausted.

4. How has Hildegarde’s personality grown old?
(a) She has become easily irritated and negative.
(b) The woman who once never thought about anyone else spends her days gossiping about all her neighbors.
(c) The woman who once dragged Benjamin to parties and dances now wants to stay home.
(d) She is often absent-minded.

5. Much of Benjamin’s life had improved over the years, except what?
(a) He is not as close to his father as he once was.
(b) He is not as wealthy as he would like to be.
(c) He is no longer attracted to his wife.
(d) He does not have a strong bond with his son.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the age of five, what is Benjamin forced to do?

2. Why is war good for the Buttons?

3. Why is it not made known that Hildegarde Moncrief is engaged to Benjamin Button?

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

5. How does Mr. Button continue to try to make his elderly son act like a baby?

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