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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In whose hands does Mr. Button say the the future is?
(a) The hands of the young.
(b) Those who are not born yet.
(c) The elderly.
(d) The hands of his fellow businessmen.

2. Who escorts Benjamin home from the train station after returning from war?
(a) His wife.
(b) His friends.
(c) A brass band.
(d) His son.

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

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

5. In Chapter VII, how are Hildegard’s friends who are concerned about her marriage wrong in one way?
(a) Hildegarde does not mind her husband's condition.
(b) Benjamin's growth evens out and becomes normal aging.
(c) Her marriage is very successful and happy.
(d) The wholesale business was very successful.

6. Why does the truth about Benjamin's birth not spread as quickly as the rumors?
(a) It does not paint Benjamin in a good light.
(b) It is not believed by many.
(c) It is not as well-known.
(d) It is not nearly as interesting as the rumors.

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

8. How does Benjamin try to act regarding Hildegarde?
(a) Young, even though he appears old.
(b) Excited and enthusiastic.
(c) Cool and calm.
(d) Unhappy and disinterested.

9. As Benjamin and Roger head home, what does Roger try to discuss?
(a) Hardware.
(b) School.
(c) The dance.
(d) Hildegarde.

10. How does Benjamin feel when he finally meets Hildegarde?
(a) Elated.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Bored.

11. What does Roger do to try to prove that Benjamin is a young man?
(a) He publishes Benjamin’s birth certificate in the paper.
(b) He tells the story of Benjamin's experience at Yale.
(c) He tells the truth to all who will listen.
(d) He shows photographs of Benjamin as an old man.

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

13. What is the problem with men who are in their 30s, according to Hildegarde?
(a) They are too full of stories.
(b) They are too worldly.
(c) They are too old.
(d) They are too tired and overworked.

14. What is the problem with men who are 25, according to Hildegarde?
(a) They are too old.
(b) They are too full of stories.
(c) They are too tired and overworked.
(d) They are too worldly.

15. in Chapter VIII, after returning downstairs from seeing himself in the mirror, how does Hildegarde seem?
(a) Angry.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Happy.
(d) Worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Benjamin's suggestion regarding nails?

2. How is Benjamin able to enter the army as a captain?

3. What does Hildegarde NOT think about the way Benjamin is aging?

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

5. What does Benjamin wish, regarding himself, upon meeting and speaking with Hildegarde?

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