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Real Benjamin Buttons Brothers: Matthew and Michael Clark are Aging Backwards (1160L)

Comprehension questions – answers may be in phrases

1. What is the name of the genetic disorder in which the brothers were diagnosed?

2. What are the brothers’ first names and ages?

3. In what country do the brothers reside?

4. What actor portrayed the character “Benjamin Button” in the movie mentioned?

5. How many types of the genetic disorder are there?

6. What U.S. organization could possibly offer the brothers some help if they lived in the U.S.?

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2. Answer each question in one or more complete sentences.

What does it mean when the author states, “

The likelihood that they're on a terminal course is fairly certain”?

What is the significance of the title of the documentary?

Define a “rare lucid moment” as used in the article?

7/8.RL.2/4 & 7/8.L.4

Weiss, P., Real Benjamin Buttons brothers: Matthew and Michael Clark are aging backwards. Healthy Living. November

26, 2012.

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