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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. In Chapter VIII, how does Hildegarde welcome Benjamin home?
(a) With divorce papers.
(b) With a party thrown in his honor.
(c) With a large banner.
(d) With the waving of a large silk flag.

2. In Chapter VI, how many months later is it?
(a) 2.
(b) 10.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

3. What is Benjamin's suggestion regarding nails?
(a) Less nails need to be used on the lids of shipped containers.
(b) All nails used in nailing boxes that are to be shipped to be the property of the shipee.
(c) Nails for shipping should be replaced with screws.
(d) Stronger, mass-produced nails will be more cost-effective.

4. How old is Benjamin in Chapter V?
(a) 50.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 40.

5. In Chapter VII, how are Hildegard’s friends who are concerned about her marriage wrong in one way?
(a) Hildegarde does not mind her husband's condition.
(b) Benjamin's growth evens out and becomes normal aging.
(c) The wholesale business was very successful.
(d) Her marriage is very successful and happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Benjamin during the charge up San Juan Hill?

2. Benjamin is the first man in Baltimore to own what?

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

4. As Benjamin and Roger head home, what does Roger try to discuss?

5. Why is it not made known that Hildegarde Moncrief is engaged to Benjamin Button?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What attracts Hildegarde to Benjamin?

5. How does Benjamin end up back home from the Spanish-American War?

6. How is Benjamin known in all the journals?

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

8. Fifteen years after their marriage, how do others feel about the Benjamin Button family?

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

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

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