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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Benjamin wish, regarding himself, upon meeting and speaking with Hildegarde?
(a) That he had not met Hildegarde.
(b) That he was actually 50 years old.
(c) That he could tell Hildegarde the truth.
(d) That Hildegarde could like men, and him, at any age.

3. 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) The wholesale business was very successful.
(c) Benjamin's growth evens out and becomes normal aging.
(d) Her marriage is very successful and happy.

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

5. Why is it not made known that Hildegarde Moncrief is engaged to Benjamin Button?
(a) Her father would rather die than announce the engagement.
(b) Her father is too busy with business to announce it.
(c) Society finds out before her father is able to announce it.
(d) Benjamin's father would prefer not to have it announced.

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

7. When the Spanish-American War breaks out, how does Benjamin feel?
(a) He is not interested in the war at all.
(b) He is worried about his business.
(c) He is desperate to join the army.
(d) He is concerned about the country going to war.

8. How many nails does Benjamin's plan save the Button wholesale company?
(a) Over 6,000 nails per year.
(b) Over 600 nails per year.
(c) Over 60 nails per year.
(d) Nearly 600 nails per year.

9. What does Hildegarde NOT think about the way Benjamin is aging?
(a) It is odd.
(b) It is prideful.
(c) It is interesting.
(d) It is disprespectful.

10. Why can Benjamin and his father pass as brothers in Chapter V?
(a) They both appear to be 50 years old.
(b) They dress very much alike.
(c) Roger has aged very quickly.
(d) Roger has aged well.

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

12. How does Benjamin feel about returning home after the war?
(a) He is reluctant.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is nervous.
(d) He is content.

13. How is Benjamin able to enter the army as a captain?
(a) His business connections.
(b) The army is in desperate need of higher-ranking officials.
(c) He goes through extensive training.
(d) He passes the written exam.

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

15. From where has Roscoe recently graduated in Chapter VIII?
(a) Carnegie-Mellon.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Yale.
(d) Princeton.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter VIII, how does society at this time feel about Benjamin?

2. Who escorts Benjamin home from the train station after returning from war?

3. When did the Spanish-American War break out?

4. What do Benjamin and Hildegarde plan to do to continue their discussion?

5. In all the journals, Benjamin begins to be known as what?

(see the answer keys)

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