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1. What is the setting of the beginning of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"?

The setting of the story at the beginning of the book is antebellum Baltimore, Maryland. The year is 1860.

2. What is known about the Button family based on Chapter 1?

The buttons are well off and well-connected. They own a wholesale business and are related to or are friends with all those in high society.

3. What is unusual about the birth of the Button’s son?

There are a couple things that are unusual about the Button's son's birth. First, he is born at a hospital rather than at home. Second, his appearance at birth is very odd, as he appears to be an old man.

4. What is the reaction the hospital staff regarding the birth the the Button's son?

The hospital staff in general is in a panic, when the Button's son is born an old man. They all fear for their own reputation as well as the reputation of the hospital. Several staff members seem to blame Mr. Button for the appearance of his child.

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