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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 speak about when the President asks him a question about Wall Street?

2. What invitation does EE extend to Chance the morning after Chance's appearance on "This Evening"?

3. When Tom Courtney of the New York Times telephones Chance to interview him, what does Chance say?

4. After the U.N. reception, where does EE take Chance?

5. Never having appeared on television before, what does Chance do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 4, what does Benjamin Rand say to indicate that he thinks Chance is a very smart man?

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

6. What is Skrapinov told about Gardiner's political agenda?

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

8. 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?

9. Why is the President beginning to become suspicious of Chauncy Gardiner in Chapter 5?

10. How does Chance feel about an opportunity to appear on TV?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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