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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 Chance believe that the garden was its own graveyard?
(a) He knew he would be buried in that garden one day.
(b) There were people buried under parts of the garden.
(c) Under every tree and plant there were decomposing roots.
(d) The garden was so peaceful, like a cemetery.

2. According to Chance, what was one of the benefits of his position?
(a) He could eat as much food as he liked.
(b) He was given a generous health insurance policy.
(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.

3. Who is the main character in the book?
(a) Chance.
(b) The Old Man.
(c) EE Rand.
(d) The President of the United States.

4. What does Mr. Franklin assume when Chance will not sign the paper?
(a) He believes Chance needs more time to read it over.
(b) He assumes that Chance wants better terms.
(c) He thinks Chance wants his own lawyer to look at it first.
(d) He assumes that Chance will not withdraw a claim against the estate.

5. What does Mr. Franklin first ask Chance?
(a) He asks Chance for some food.
(b) He asks Chance if he has any relatives.
(c) He asks him how many days he's been in the house.
(d) He asks how rooms are in the house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What separated the garden from the street?

3. What does Chance discover has happened to Louise?

4. What had Chance been paid for his gardening chores over the years?

5. Why does Chance think that a man's name has an important connection with a man's life?

(see the answer key)

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