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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. Chance meets both a French and a West German diplomat. What does Chance say to them?

2. A woman sitting next to Chance at dinner praises him for what reason?

3. When EE tries to seduce Chance in his bedroom, what is his first reaction?

4. When the man asks Chance if he wants to go upstairs, what are Chance's thoughts?

5. When a man with long gray hair first sits down to speak with Chance, what does Chance understand about what he is saying?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6 we learn that Skrapinov is also trying get information on Chauncey Gardiner. Why is Skrapinov so intent on getting this information?

2. Sulkin submits a tape of Gardiner's appearance on THIS EVENING for psychiatric, neurological and linguistic analysis. What is discovered?

3. What was one of Grunmann's concerns about what Gardiner might be up to? Why is it discounted?

4. Upon entering Chance's bedroom, EE gives him more clues that she is enamored with him. What hints does she drop to Chance and what is his reaction?

5. What assumption does the French depute, Gaufridi, make about Chance's future?

6. What is the bad joke that Grunmann begins to make when speaking to the President in Chapter 6?

7. In what way does the President incorporate Chance's words on gardening into his speech at the Financial Institute?

8. What does EE find herself thinking about more and more as she flies back to New York from Denver?

9. At what point in Chapter 5 does EE's character make it clear to the reader that she has a crush on Chance?

10. The President of the United States is getting frustrated with the lack of information on Gardiner in Chapter 6. What sort of information is the President's investigator, Grunmann, able to uncover?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chance's character is written as though he thinks, reacts and speaks like a child.

Find statements or dialogue in the book to support this statement. Then refute the statement showing why Chance is actually a wise person only giving people what they want to be given.

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

EE is in love with Chance. Imagine they become lovers and have a traditional relationship. Would such a relationship last? Why or why not? Who would want to leave the relationship first should it break up? Be sure to include details of both character's personalities, interests and depth of feeling.

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