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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

Sullivan.

Duncan.

The President.

O'Flaherty.

2.

When Ambassador Skrapinov can get no information on Chance's background from the Special Section, what is his reaction? (from Chapter 6)

He is happy that there is no bad news to report on Chance.

He cannot believe that Chance has no history.

He has the agent from the Special Section promoted.

He accepts that Chance has no history and lets it go at that.

3.

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 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.

He answers all of Mr. Courtney's questions.

4.

What is Benjamin Rand's occupation? (from Chapter 3)

A speechwriter for the President of the United States.

Chairman of the Board of the First Amercian Financial Corporation.

A partner in the prestigious law firm of Rand and Cooper.

Chief Financial Officer of the National Reserve Bank.

5.

Never having appeared on television before, what does Chance do? (from Chapter 4)

He continues talking during commercials, not realizing there is a break in the show.

He imitates what he has seen on TV many times before.

He gets very nervous and stumbles over his words.

He makes a fool of himself by saying ridiculous things.

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