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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. When were Chance's fingerprints checked out?

2. What does EE discover about Chance after going through all of his belongings and asking him questions about his past?

3. What is Grunmann's first name?

4. When Ambassador Skrapinov can get no information on Chance's background from the Special Section, what is his reaction?

5. At the UN reception, Chance meets the Soviet Ambassador. How does Chance impress him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the political ramifications included in the book? What political era do the scenes with the Soviets evoke? Why? Are the parts of the book involving the Soviets and the President relevant in today's political world? How or how not?

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

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.

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