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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What medical condition did Chance's mother have?
(a) High blood pressure.
(b) Brain damage.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) Diabetes.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way did the Old Man threaten Chance if he didn't do as he was told?

2. Was Chance curious about life outside the walls of the garden?

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

4. When Chance changed the channel on the TV, what did he believe he could do?

5. What day is it when the novel begins?

(see the answer key)

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