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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon pulling up behind another carriage, how does Benjamin react?
(a) He is very nervous.
(b) He quickly becomes annoyed.
(c) His heart beats faster and his face flushes
(d) He is bored and not interested in attending the dance.

2. Where does the dance take place that both Mr. Button and Benjamin attend together in Chapter V?
(a) At a country estate outside of Washington, D.C.
(b) The Button home.
(c) In a ballroom in Baltimore.
(d) The Shevlins' country estate.

3. When Mr. Button becomes concerned that something terrible has happened during the delivery of his child, how does he approach the hospital?
(a) With great difficulty.
(b) He hails a cab to get there faster.
(c) Walking quickly.
(d) Running at full speed.

4. How does the whole of society, including the General, feel about Hildegarde marrying a man of 50?
(a) Quite appropriate.
(b) Such a loss.
(c) So interesting.
(d) Such a good match.

5. Which of these is NOT one of the rumors spread about Benjamin?
(a) He is John Wilkes Boothe in disguise.
(b) He has a very rare growth condition.
(c) He is really Roger’s father.
(d) He has two devil horns on his head.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Benjamin feel about being mistaken for his son?

3. How does Mr. Button react when Benjamin accidentally breaks a window in the kitchen playing with a sling shot?

4. Why is Benjamin unable to focus on his father's conversation on the way back home?

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

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