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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 Chance tell Mrs. Aubrey that he does not need a doctor?
2. Whose place is Chance taking by being a guest on "This Evening"?
3. A woman at dinner sitting on Chance's left at dinner asks him about the war. What is his reply?
4. What does EE make of Chance's reluctance to receive her advances?
5. At the UN reception, Chance meets the Soviet Ambassador. How does Chance impress him?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does EE try to protect Chauncey from the press?
2. EE expresses her love to Chance in Chapter 5. What are EE's reasons for being so attracted to Chance?
3. 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?
4. What is Skrapinov told about Gardiner's political agenda?
5. In Chapter 4, what does Benjamin Rand say to indicate that he thinks Chance is a very smart man?
6. In what way does Chance inadvertently stun the journalists interviewing him after the U.N. gala?
7. At what point in Chapter 5 does EE's character make it clear to the reader that she has a crush on Chance?
8. What does EE find herself thinking about more and more as she flies back to New York from Denver?
9. What does Chance find so amazing as he awaits his turn to join the TV show?
10. Mr. Rand tells Chance that he admires his peacefulness. What is it about Chance that makes him appear so at ease?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Though religion is never mentioned in the story, there is a spiritual element to the book. Compare and contrast "Being There" to a religious parable.
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