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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does Chance think that plants are like people?

2. When Chance sees the Old Man lying dead in his bedroom, why was the fat maid on the telephone?

3. What medical condition did Chance's mother have?

4. When was the last time Chance left the house?

5. Chance basically did two things in the Old Man's house. Those two things were what?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Chance periodically takes time in the garden to sit on the grass and think in Chapter 1, what goes through his mind?

2. By Chapter 3, the author has shown the reader what Chance's personality is like. How would a reader describe Chance's personality?

3. Why do you believe that Chance thinks and feels the way he does as described in Chapter 1?

4. Why is Mr. Rand so impressed at dinner with Chance's description of having a suitable garden?

5. Why does EE decide to invite Chance to stay at her home?

6. In Chapter 3, Chance has second thoughts about leaving the house. Where does he go?

7. In Chapter 1, when Chance is in the garden, what is his mood?

8. What is the maid's reaction to the Old Man's death in Chapter 1?

9. At what point in Chapter 2 does Chance realize things will now change?

10. Chance notices the TV in the rear of the car and asks if it works. Why does EE assume that he wants to watch TV at a time like this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The view of existentialism can be construed to be a theme in the book.

A) Explain in your own words what the term existentialism means.

B) Write about its relationship to the story.

C) Give examples as to what parts of the story this comparison exists.

Essay Topic 2

Is there any symbolism in the character of black Louise? If so, elaborate upon who or what she symbolizes. If not, explain her reason for being in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the characters of Chance and Chauncey Gardiner even though they are essentially the same person.

A) Compare and contrast the characters of Chance and Chauncey as seen through the eyes of others.

B) Why is it that Mr. Franklin does not remember where he has seen Chauncey before?

C) How is it that Chauncey's image disappears for Chance by the end of the book?

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