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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the Old Man in the bedroom?
(a) On the floor.
(b) Sitting beside a window.
(c) Under the bed, feet sticking out.
(d) On his bed with only one eye open.

2. In what way does Chance think that plants are like people?
(a) Both can be compared to television.
(b) Both have goals and dreams.
(c) Both need very little care to thrive.
(d) Both need care to be happy and healthy.

3. In what way did Chance believe that the garden was its own graveyard?
(a) There were people buried under parts of the garden.
(b) He knew he would be buried in that garden one day.
(c) Under every tree and plant there were decomposing roots.
(d) The garden was so peaceful, like a cemetery.

4. In what way does Chance think that plants differ from people?
(a) Plants are more beautiful.
(b) Plants can't reason or dream.
(c) Plants are difficult to grow.
(d) There is no real difference

5. What did Chance do upon entering the Old Man's bedroom and seeing him dead upon the bed?
(a) He fainted and fell to the floor.
(b) He went over to the maid and hugged her.
(c) He began to cry.
(d) He looked at the Old Man and stared into his face.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the only person allowed to enter Chance's room?

2. What separated the garden from the street?

3. Where is Louise originally from?

4. What does Mr. Franklin first ask Chance?

5. What day is it when the novel begins?

(see the answer key)

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