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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Chance known Louise, the maid?
(a) For ten years.
(b) He barely remembers Louise.
(c) Since she arrived at the house 5 years ago.
(d) Ever since he was a little boy.

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

3. Why did Chance think things would immediately change now that the Old Man was gone?
(a) He read it in a book.
(b) The maid told him so.
(c) A lawyer phoned him to tell him this.
(d) That was the way things worked on TV shows.

4. What does Mr. Franklin initially tell Chance he needs to have to allow him to go on living in the house?
(a) Some proof of his identity and his employment.
(b) A certified letter from the Old Man.
(c) A written essay outlining the past twenty five years.
(d) Photos of him and the Old Man together.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What surprised Chance about all of the papers spread out on the desk?

3. What clothes did Chance change into when he learned he had a visitor?

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

5. What medical condition did Chance's mother have?

(see the answer key)

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