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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hildegarde refuse to believe the truth about her fiancé?
(a) Her fiancé denies the truth.
(b) She cannot handle the truth.
(c) There are so many false rumors flying around.
(d) The truth is too far-fetched.

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

3. In Chapter II, how old does Mr. Button initially tell the store clerk his son is?
(a) 6 days old.
(b) 6 hours old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 16.

4. Why does Benjamin's kindergarten teacher want him out of her class?
(a) He is a troublemaker.
(b) He is learning nothing and distracts the other children.
(c) He reeks of cigar smoke.
(d) He regularly drifts off to sleep.

5. Why does Mr. Hart throw Benjamin out of the college and out of the town?
(a) He does not like Mr. Button, therefore he does not want Benjamin there.
(b) He considers him a dangerous lunatic.
(c) He thinks Benjamin is not intelligent enough to be at Yale.
(d) Benjamin becomes violent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Button do to try to fix his son's appearance after putting him in the new suit?

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

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

4. How does Mr. Button feel when he sees the fancy suit on display?

5. In Chapter IV, the narrator states that not much of significance happens between which of Benjamin’s birthdays?

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