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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hildegarde refuse to believe the truth about her fiancé?

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

3. From where has Roscoe recently graduated in Chapter VIII?

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

5. Why does the truth about Benjamin's birth not spread as quickly as the rumors?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How has Hildegarde changed over the years by Chapter 8?

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

4. How does Benjamin respond to seeing Hildegarde after three years away at war? Why?

5. How is Benjamin drawn in the Sunday papers?

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

7. What does Hildegard think about the odd way in which Benjamin ages?

8. Why is the truth about Benjamin’s birth not circulated as much as the wild rumors?

9. What does Benjamin think about the Spanish-American War?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It takes time but Mr. Button finally comes to term with Benjamin‘s condition. Does this change his relationship with Benjamin? Why or why not? Do the majority of the characters that Benjamin comes across get used to how he is? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why might F. Scott Fitzgerald have chosen to write this short story? What might have been his purpose in creating the character Benjamin? What do you think Fitzgerald wants the reader to get out of this book?

Essay Topic 3

Benjamin starts off in the story as compliant and obedient. How does Benjamin grow to be more assertive throughout the story? How does he also stay sensitive? What role does Benjamin‘s personality play in the plot of the story? Does it play significant role? Why or why not?

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