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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way did the Old Man threaten Chance if he didn't do as he was told?
(a) He would be banned from the garden.
(b) He would be sent to an insane asylum.
(c) His television would be taken away from him.
(d) He would be sent to bed without supper

2. Who called Chance on the telephone and asked him to come up to the study?
(a) Thomas Franklin, an estate lawyer.
(b) The Old Man.
(c) The fat maid.
(d) Louise, the former maid.

3. What is Chance's reaction when Mr. Franklin asks him what his name is?
(a) He is suspicious.
(b) He is very surprised.
(c) He is uneasy.
(d) He is happy.

4. Where was the Old Man in the bedroom?
(a) Under the bed, feet sticking out.
(b) Sitting beside a window.
(c) On the floor.
(d) On his bed with only one eye open.

5. When Chance is asked to come up to the study, what is the name of woman he meets?
(a) Miss Hayes.
(b) Mrs. O'Hara.
(c) Miss Thompson.
(d) Miss Franklin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do readers know about the fat maid?

2. What does Mr. Franklin inform Chance will happen the next day by noon?

3. Who is the "fat maid"?

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

5. Who is the main character in the book?

(see the answer key)

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