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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Old Man's bedroom look like?
(a) It had nearly no furniture or books in it.
(b) It had photos of Chance on evey wall.
(c) It was small and cozy.
(d) It had a very high ceiling and built-in bookshelves.

2. How was Chance like the plants outside in the garden?
(a) He grew lively every spring.
(b) He was silent, open in sunshine and heavy in rain.
(c) He was colorful and lively.
(d) He always smelled sweet.

3. Chance basically did two things in the Old Man's house. Those two things were what?
(a) Tend the garden and watch TV.
(b) Take care of the Old Man and tend the garden.
(c) Prepare his meals and tend the garden.
(d) Sit with Louise and chat and watch TV.

4. In what way does Chance think that plants differ from people?
(a) There is no real difference
(b) Plants can't reason or dream.
(c) Plants are more beautiful.
(d) Plants are difficult to grow.

5. Why couldn't Chance leave the Old Man's house or go beyond the garden gate?
(a) He did not speak English.
(b) He had no money of his own.
(c) He couldn't walk very well.
(d) He had some sort of brain damage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chance feel when he is in the garden?

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

3. How did Chance get his name?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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