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

2. What do Benjamin and Hildegarde plan to do to continue their discussion?
(a) Meet for tea the following week.
(b) Attend church together on Sunday.
(c) Go for a drive the following Sunday.
(d) Go for a walk the next day.

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

4. When Benjamin mentions the word "love," what does his father think he said?
(a) Life.
(b) Lug.
(c) Lid.
(d) Low.

5. Why does Hildegarde refuse to believe the truth about her fiancé?
(a) Her fiancé denies the truth.
(b) There are so many false rumors flying around.
(c) The truth is too far-fetched.
(d) She cannot handle the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Benjamin in Chapter V?

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

3. What is the downside of all of Benjamin's social commitments?

4. In Chapter VI, how many months later is it?

5. How many nails does Benjamin's plan save the Button wholesale company?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Benjamin feel 15 years since his marriage?

2. What solidifies the attraction between Hildegarde and Benjamin?

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

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

5. How does Benjamin save his business over 600 nails per year?

6. How does Benjamin’s life improve over the years in Chapter 7 and 8? What is the exception?

7. How are Hildegarde’s friends wrong about their marriage?

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

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

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

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