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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Chance introduce himself once he is in the limousine?

5. Where is Louise originally from?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, Chance has second thoughts about leaving the house. Where does he go?

2. Why does Chance pretend to be able to read the paper that the lawyer gives him to sign?

3. Readers discover how Chance got his name in Chapter 1. How did he get his name?

4. Chapter 2 explains how Chance feels when he does not look at people. Explain this feeling.

5. Do you think Chance acted appropriately in response to the Old Man's death in Chapter 1?

6. What is the maid's reaction to the Old Man's death in Chapter 1?

7. Why do you believe that Chance thinks and feels the way he does as described in Chapter 1?

8. Why is Mr. Rand so impressed at dinner with Chance's description of having a suitable garden?

9. By Chapter 3, the author has shown the reader what Chance's personality is like. How would a reader describe Chance's personality?

10. Why does Chance wear sunglasses to meet with the lawyer and his assistant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is there any symbolism in the character of black Louise? If so, elaborate upon who or what she symbolizes. If not, explain her reason for being in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Chance's father is never revealed in the book. It is only implied that the Old Man may be his actual father.

A) Explain why Jerzy Kosinski may have decided to keep the Old Man's identity so mysterious.

B) Other than Chance's father, who could the Old Man symbolize? Why?

C) Explore the Old Man's personality keeping in mind that he may be Chance's father.

Essay Topic 3

The author, Jerzy Kosinski, is originally from Poland and was born in 1933. He has a Master's Degree in history and political science.

A) How would these facts about the author qualify him to write a well-thought out political satire?

B) What is the main political theme that the author is satirizing in the book?

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