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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 no longer attracted to his wife.
(c) He does not have a strong bond with his son.
(d) He is not as wealthy as he would like to be.

2. What does Benjamin do when Hildegarde assumes he is his father's brother?
(a) He becomes very nervous.
(b) He corrects her.
(c) He laughs at her.
(d) He does not correct her.

3. Why is the Button wholesale business so successful?
(a) Mostly due to Roger's efforts.
(b) Mostly due to Hildegarde's efforts.
(c) Mostly due to Benjamin's efforts.
(d) Mostly due to Roscoe's efforts.

4. In all the journals, Benjamin begins to be known as what?
(a) The Oddity.
(b) The Mystery Man of Maryland.
(c) The Brute of Baltimore.
(d) The Curiosity.

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

6. Fifteen years after their marriage, how does high society now feel about the Benjamin Buttons?
(a) They still do not trust him.
(b) They still make fun of him.
(c) They finally accept the couple.
(d) They still believe the marriage was a bad idea.

7. The Sunday papers includes comical drawings of Benjamin with what part of his body attached to various animal body parts and a piece of brass?
(a) His torso.
(b) His head.
(c) His arms.
(d) His legs.

8. How do others feel about Benjamin in the 1890s?
(a) They worry about him.
(b) They are envious of how well he is aging.
(c) They have no feelings towards him and ignore him.
(d) They are sill leery of him.

9. How does Benjamin feel while waiting to meet Hildegarde?
(a) The young men stand no chance against him.
(b) He quickly forgets all about her.
(c) Things are happening too quickly.
(d) It is taking forever.

10. How does Benjamin feel about being mistaken for his son?
(a) He hates it.
(b) He thinks nothing of it.
(c) He enjoys it.
(d) It scares him.

11. What happens to Benjamin during the charge up San Juan Hill?
(a) He is slightly wounded but receives a metal for his participation.
(b) He is injured and receives the Purple Heart.
(c) He saves many of his men's lives and receives an award.
(d) He is seriously injured and receives a metal for his participation.

12. How old is Benjamin and Hildegarde's son, Roscoe in Chapter VII?
(a) He is 10.
(b) He is 12.
(c) He is 21.
(d) He is 14.

13. How does the general try to convince Hildegarde that she should not marry Benjamin?
(a) Men of 50 have a great chance of dying, and the wholesale business is not stable.
(b) She is too pretty for such an old man, and Benjamin will not love her forever.
(c) Benjamin will not love her forever, and the wholesale business is not stable.
(d) She is too pretty for such an old man, and men of 50 have a great chance of dying.

14. In Chapter VIII, how does society at this time feel about Benjamin?
(a) They enjoy poking fun at him.
(b) They feel that he is an oddity and is dangerous.
(c) They have no feelings one way or another about him.
(d) They feel sorry for him that he is tied to an older woman.

15. Who is Hildegarde Moncrief?
(a) A young widow.
(b) A beautiful young orphan.
(c) The daughter of General Moncrief.
(d) The cousin of the Shevlins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Benjamin joins the army?

2. What makes Benjamin and Hildegarde want to see each other again after meeting?

3. How does Benjamin try to act regarding Hildegarde?

4. In Chapter VIII, how does Hildegarde welcome Benjamin home?

5. When Mr. Button is telling Benjamin who controls the future, to whom is he referring?

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