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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 139 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Why is the clerk surprised at the suit Mr. Button chooses for his son?
(a) It is quite homely for such a wealthy man.
(b) It looks entirely too small.
(c) It is meant for a small child, not a baby.
(d) It is very fancy and not appropriate for a young boy.

2. What is Dr. Keene's response when Mr. Button asks about his wife and child?
(a) He tells him he is unsure, as he was not there when the baby was born.
(b) He tells him they are doing just fine.
(c) He tells him to go see for himself.
(d) He tells him that the birth ended in tragedy.

3. How does Mr. Button react when he sees Dr. Keene?
(a) He hurries away from him.
(b) He runs to him.
(c) He slowly walks over to him.
(d) He skips up to him.

4. What does Mr. Button do to try to fix his son's appearance after putting him in the new suit?
(a) He covers his head with a hat.
(b) He dyes his hair.
(c) He makes his son wear a mask.
(d) He hastily cuts off his long beard.

5. In 1860, where are most babies born?
(a) At home.
(b) In a hospital.
(c) In a home for mothers.
(d) In a birthing center.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Benjamin headed at the end of Chapter IV?

2. Around what age does Benjamin first notice he has grown younger?

3. What does Dr. Keane tell Mr. Button that shocks Mr. Button?

4. Where does Mr. Button run into Dr. Keene?

5. What war breaks out that is good for the Buttons?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Benjamin’s grandfather’s attitude change towards his grandson?

2. What would Benjamin rather do than play the part of a baby or small child?

3. Why is it fortunate for the Buttons that the Civil War breaks out?

4. What does Mr. Button have Benjamin do at age 18?

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

6. What is Mr. Hart’s reaction to Benjamin?

7. What leads Benjamin to deciding to attend Harvard?

8. What is the reaction of others upon learning there is a man who appears to be an older gentleman trying to pass as an 18-year-old boy?

9. What does Mr. Button do to try to convince others that his son is younger than he looks? Are these disguises convincing?

10. What is significant about Benjamin turning 12?

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