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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 is Grunmann's first name?

2. When a man with long gray hair first sits down to speak with Chance, what does Chance understand about what he is saying?

3. What favor does Mr. Rand ask of Chance when he sees him after the program?

4. What does Sulkin praise Skrapinov for having?

5. What kind of feelings does Chance evoke in EE?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If we all acted as Chance does in the book, we could walk away from problems or just change the channel. What would happen to society if we all took on this persona? Give concrete examples of how society would change and refer to the book for examples to help support your answers.

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

Various meanings for the book's ending have been explored, ranging from Chance leaving this world to go to heaven to an exploration of Chance developing his own personality using stepping stones in a garden.

A) Explore your thoughts on the significance of the book's ending.

B) Compare and contrast it with one of the endings listed above.

C) Give examples from the book to support your theory.

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