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

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

3. Where is Louise originally from?
(a) England.
(b) Jamaica.
(c) Germany
(d) Barbados.

4. Who called Chance on the telephone and asked him to come up to the study?
(a) Louise, the former maid.
(b) The Old Man.
(c) The fat maid.
(d) Thomas Franklin, an estate lawyer.

5. How does Chance explain his reason for not signing the paper?
(a) He says his lawyer must look at it.
(b) He says his eyes are tired from crying.
(c) He tells the truth, saying he cannot sign it.
(d) He tells the truth, saying he cannot read.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chance discover has happened to Louise?

2. In what way does Chance think that plants are like people?

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

4. Why didn't Chance like to take the elevator in the house?

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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