A mystery man, known as Benny, has been spreading happiness—one $100 bill at a time for more than three years in and around Salem, Oregon.

He randomly ___1___ the bills in shops to be found, surprising and delighting unsuspecting shoppers. When it appeared that others might be trying to copy him, he started ___2___ his bills.

It is estimated that he has hidden more than $50,000 worth of $100 bills, and that’s only what has been reported. Some people have been keeping track of ___3___ the bills are found, and notice that he has left them in stores, markets and fairs. Those who find one all have a similar tale about being ___4___ when a $100 bill, with the mark of “Benny”, falls out of the packaging of something.

It is ___5___ how these bills always seem to end up in the right hands. They have helped people pay their electric bill, make their rent, and even provide the homeless with ___6___ for a couple of nights. But the real magic of Benny is that more than half of the ___7___ report paying it forward to their favorite non-profit or a stranger in need. Some of the most heartwarming stories involve children. ___8___ shopping for toys’ they decide to buy school supplies for their classmates or groceries for the local food bank.

The bills are so ___9___ by some of the people who find them that they post them on their refrigerators or carry them in their purses. It’s a _____10_____ they say, to give and be like Benny.

1. A. covers                       B. buries                            C. hides                             D. stores

2. A. returning                    B. checking                        C. changing                        D. signing

3. A. when                         B. where                            C. how                              D. why

4. A. amazed                      B. impressed                       C. inspired                         D. amused

5. A. acceptable                  B. understandable                C. memorable                     D. remarkable

6. A. food                          B. clothing                          C. shelter                           D. transport

7. A. finders                       B. sellers                            C. losers                            D. beggars

8. A. Thanks to                   B. Instead of                       C. But for                          D. Apart from

9. A. protected                    B. recommended                 C. treasured                       D. expected

10. A. chance                     B. challenge                        C. record                           D. reminder