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

He answers all of Mr. Courtney's questions.

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

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

2.

Where does EE ask Chance to accompany her the day after the dinner party? (from Chapter 5)

Denver.

The Capitol Hill Ball.

The Soviet Union.

The United Nations Dinner.

3.

Who put forth Chauncey Gardiner's name as a Vice Presidential candidate? (from Chapter 7)

O'Flaherty.

Duncan.

The President.

Sullivan.

4.

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

It stands for Ellen Elizabeth.

It refers to the poet e.e. cummings.

It is short for "evil eye".

It stands for Elizabeth Eve.

5.

What has happened to one Soviet agent as a result of his background investigation of Mr. Gardiner? (from Chapter 6)

He returned to the Soviet Union in disgrace.

He was murdered by his own countrymen.

He was promoted after finding more information about Gardiner.

He was discovered to be a spy.

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