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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What gets Chance interested in the book Stiegler speaks of?
(a) Stiegler compares publishing to television.
(b) Stiegler tells Chance that books are like television.
(c) Stiegler compares publishing to a garden.
(d) Chance never gets interested in the book.

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

4. What is Benjamin Rand's occupation?
(a) Chairman of the Board of the First Amercian Financial Corporation.
(b) Chief Financial Officer of the National Reserve Bank.
(c) A partner in the prestigious law firm of Rand and Cooper.
(d) A speechwriter for the President of the United States.

5. How does Mr. Franklin have a record of the Old Man's affairs?
(a) He was the Old Man's best friend.
(b) The Old Man stipulated that his records be available to Mr. Franklin in his will.
(c) The Old Man was a partner in the law firm.
(d) He hired a detective.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Chance go after taking his leave of the lawyer and his assistant?

2. Why does Chance stare directly into the President's eyes when he meets him?

3. How long has Chance known Louise, the maid?

4. How does Chance explain his reason for not signing the paper?

5. What does Chance do when Mr. Franklin gives him a piece of paper to read and sign?

(see the answer key)

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