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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. Where has Chance seen the President before?

2. How much does Chance know about sex and childbirth?

3. When Chance tells the man that he just wants to watch, what is the man's reaction?

4. What does the Russian Ambassador take a chance on doing during his speech to the International Congress of the Mercantile Association in Philadelphia?

5. What does Chance admit to reporters waiting to interview him as he and EE leave?

Short Essay Questions

1. At this point in Chapter 6, the President is frustrated that none of the top government agencies can find information about a wealthy man living in New York City. What are his thoughts before he turns on the TV and falls asleep?

2. 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?

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

10. At the United Nations gala in Chapter 5, who does Chance seem to impress the most and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

In the beginning of the novel, Chance is thinking about and comparing plants with people. By the end of the book, he is again in a garden but has no thoughts at all and feels nothing but peace. Considering all that has happened between the beginning and the end of the book, what occurs that finds Chance at peace with himself at the end? Be sure to include incidents from the story that can support your views.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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