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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. When did the Spanish-American War break out?

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

3. Have Benjamin's feelings changed towards his wife?

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

5. How does Benjamin feel while waiting to meet Hildegarde?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What are two of the rumors being spread around society about Benjamin after his engagement to Hildegarde?

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

8. What is significant about Benjamin turning 20?

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

10. What solidifies the attraction between Hildegarde and Benjamin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

At around age 12, Benjamin starts to realize he is growing younger. How does this make him feel? How does this affect his father? How would you feel if you were him or his father? Why?

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