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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 is General Moncrief more fond of his son-in-law after 15 years?

2. Where does the dance take place that both Mr. Button and Benjamin attend together in Chapter V?

3. How does the whole of society, including the General, feel about Hildegarde marrying a man of 50?

4. What is Benjamin's suggestion regarding nails?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How is Benjamin drawn in the Sunday papers?

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

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

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

9. What solidifies the attraction between Hildegarde and Benjamin?

10. What attracts Hildegarde to Benjamin?

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

Overall, how would you describe this book? Is it a tragedy? Is it sobering? Is it humorous? Why? Are there lessons that can be learned from it? If so, what are they? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

Even during the happy times in Benjamin’s life, there are events that could drag him down. What are some of these events that could disrupt his happiness? Why do they occur? How does Benjamin react to them? What does this say about him?

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