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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Benjamin's suggestion regarding nails happen?
(a) 1980.
(b) 1880.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1900.

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

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

5. How is Benjamin received at home upon returning from war?
(a) As an ordinary citizen.
(b) As a hero.
(c) As an oddity.
(d) As a stranger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Much of Benjamin’s life had improved over the years, except what?

2. How old is Benjamin and Hildegarde's son, Roscoe in Chapter VII?

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

4. When Benjamin mentions the word "love," what does his father think he said?

5. Why does Benjamin have an unusual and new reaction when arriving at the dance in Chapter V?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does General Moncrief try to convince Hildegarde that she is making a mistake marrying Benjamin?

2. What is Benjamin’s reaction to seeing his reflection, upon returning from the war?

3. What is important about the dance at the Shevlin estate?

4. What had Benjamin hoped would happen regarding his reverse agin?

5. How does Hildegarde’s father feel about her engagement to Benjamin Button? Why?

6. How does Benjamin end up back home from the Spanish-American War?

7. What are the thoughts of both Roger and Benjamin on their ride home after the dance at the Shevlin estate?

8. Fifteen years after their marriage, how do others feel about the Benjamin Button family?

9. What attracts Hildegarde to Benjamin?

10. How have Benjamin’s feelings about aging changed since his return from the war?

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