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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. Why does EE find herself falling in love with Chance?

2. What does Grunmann find out about Chance's past at the President's request?

3. What does Sulkin think Gardiner's code name should be?

4. Who does Sulkin think Gardiner actually is?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way does Chance inadvertently stun the journalists interviewing him after the U.N. gala?

3. When the New York Times reporter, Tom Courtney, interviews Chance over the phone, what kind of answers does Chance give him?

4. Why does EE try to protect Chauncey from the press?

5. Mr. Rand tells Chance that he admires his peacefulness. What is it about Chance that makes him appear so at ease?

6. Why does Chance hesitate when the President asks him about The Street?

7. 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?

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

9. What does Chance say to both a man at the dinner party and to EE when they each make sexual advances towards him? Why?

10. What does Chance find so amazing as he awaits his turn to join the TV show?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Thinking of Chauncey Gardiner being described as one of the most well-adjusted in America, think of the politicians on the American landscape of today's world.

Who is the most well-adjusted?

Who is the least well-adjusted?

Support your answers with facts and quotes from the people you have chosen. Describe how Americans have reacted to these people.

Essay Topic 2

If a person such as Chauncey Gardiner were to exist today, how would he be received by the public and the media? Would people today be just as taken with him as they are in the book? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Chance has a certain relationship with television. When he changes the channel he believes he can change himself.

A) Expand upon Chance's feelings about television.

B) Discuss what you think happens when the TV is turned off and there is the little white dot going to black.

C) What has Chance learned from watching television?

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