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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Chance like the plants outside in the garden?
(a) He always smelled sweet.
(b) He was colorful and lively.
(c) He was silent, open in sunshine and heavy in rain.
(d) He grew lively every spring.

2. What sound was the fat maid making as Chance entered the Old Man's bedroom?
(a) She was laughing.
(b) She was on her knees, praying.
(c) She was crying softly.
(d) She was screeching.

3. Who is the "fat maid"?
(a) She is one of the many maids in the Old Man's house.
(b) She is Louise's best friend.
(c) She took the place of Louise when Louise left.
(d) She is Chance's favorite maid.

4. Where did Chance go after viewing the Old Man's dead body?
(a) To the kitchen to make a sandwich.
(b) Outside to catch a bus.
(c) To his room to watch TV.
(d) Into the garden.

5. Who was the only person allowed to enter Chance's room?
(a) Anyone could enter Chance's room.
(b) Chance's mother.
(c) Louise.
(d) The fat maid

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Chance get his name?

2. Who is the main character in the book?

3. When Chance saw a figure on the TV screen, what did he imagine he was looking at?

4. Where is Louise originally from?

5. In what way does Chance think that plants differ from people?

(see the answer key)

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