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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Chance's reaction when Mr. Franklin asks him is he intends to make a claim against the estate?
(a) Chance is confused.
(b) Chance is indignant.
(c) Chance is hopeful.
(d) Chance is saddened.

2. What did Chance believe he could do just by turning the TV dial?
(a) He could enter the TV and become an actor in it.
(b) He could break it if he went too fast.
(c) He could change the world.
(d) He could bring the people on TV inside his eyelids.

3. According to Chance, what was one of the benefits of his position?
(a) He was given a generous health insurance policy.
(b) He could eat as much food as he liked.
(c) He was allowed to wear any of the Old Man's clothing from the attic.
(d) He was allowed to drive the Old Man's car.

4. Who was the only person allowed to enter Chance's room?
(a) Louise.
(b) Anyone could enter Chance's room.
(c) Chance's mother.
(d) The fat maid

5. What day is it when the novel begins?
(a) We are not told.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Saturday.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Chance like the plants outside in the garden?

2. Why did the Old Man retire from his former profession?

3. In what way did Chance believe that the garden was its own graveyard?

4. What sound was the fat maid making as Chance entered the Old Man's bedroom?

5. Where does Chance go after taking his leave of the lawyer and his assistant?

(see the answer key)

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