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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When Tom Courtney of the New York Times telephones Chance to interview him, what does Chance say? (from Chapter 4)

He has no comment other than to say he enjoyed his meeting with the President.

He answers all of Mr. Courtney's questions.

He tells Mr. Courtney about the Old Man's house and how he was asked to leave.

He tells Mr. Courtney that he prefers to speak about gardening and how important it is.

2.

When Chance looks around the party at the end of the story, he sees EE. Who is she with? (from Chapter 7)

A tall, heavily decorated general.

Her husband.

The President.

A man she met at the U.N. reception.

3.

How does the woman explain her nickname? (from Chapter 3)

It stands for Elizabeth Eve.

It is short for "evil eye".

It stands for Ellen Elizabeth.

It refers to the poet e.e. cummings.

4.

What character traits appear to make Chance a perfect choice? (from Chapter 7)

He is honest, friendly and sociable.

He knows how to get friendly with everyone.

He is a friend of the Rands.

He is personable, well-spoken and does well on TV.

5.

During his speech to the Financial Institute, what does the President say about his meeting with Mr. Rand? (from Chapter 4)

He met Mr. Chauncy Gardiner and they spoke of how the dollar compares with the Euro.

He met with Mr. Rand and a friend of his who was ill.

He spoke with Mr. Chauncy Gardiner on the benefits of inflation.

Mr. Rand is ill and near death.

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