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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chance, what was one of the benefits of his position?
(a) He was allowed to drive the Old Man's car.
(b) He could eat as much food as he liked.
(c) He was given a generous health insurance policy.
(d) He was allowed to wear any of the Old Man's clothing from the attic.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way did people exist for Chance?

2. How was Chance like the plants outside in the garden?

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

4. What does Chance insist he has done all of his life?

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

(see the answer key)

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