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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Franklin inform Chance will happen the next day by noon?
(a) He will be moved up to live in the Old Man's bedroom.
(b) The doors to the house and gates to the garden will be locked.
(c) He will be served with a warrant for his arrest.
(d) The house willl be under construction for renovations.

2. How does Mr. Franklin have a record of the Old Man's affairs?
(a) The Old Man was a partner in the law firm.
(b) He hired a detective.
(c) He was the Old Man's best friend.
(d) The Old Man stipulated that his records be available to Mr. Franklin in his will.

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

4. Why didn't Chance like to take the elevator in the house?
(a) He didn't trust it since Louise was once trapped in it.
(b) He preferred to take the stairs for exercise.
(c) He didn't understand how it worked.
(d) It was broken.

5. Why did the Old Man retire from his former profession?
(a) He broke his hip at the age of 72.
(b) He wanted to spend more time in his home.
(c) He was hit by a car and could no longer work.
(d) He developed a rare disease when he was 65 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the only person allowed to enter Chance's room?

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

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

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

5. What does Chance realize he cannot reveal while looking over the paper?

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