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

2. What had Benjamin hoped about his peculiar aging process?
(a) It would right itself once he looked the age he was.
(b) It would slow down.
(c) It would continue.
(d) It would speed up.

3. When Benjamin mentions the word "love," what does his father think he said?
(a) Low.
(b) Lid.
(c) Lug.
(d) Life.

4. Why does Benjamin have an unusual and new reaction when arriving at the dance in Chapter V?
(a) He would rather be at home with his mother.
(b) He has been to very few dances.
(c) He sees a beautiful young woman descend from the carriage with her family.
(d) He is not used to having to wait.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Benjamin feel about returning home after the war?

2. Is Benjamin able to find cases like his in medical journals?

3. Why does Benjamin's kindergarten teacher want him out of her class?

4. What war breaks out that is good for the Buttons?

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

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