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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Chance saw a figure on the TV screen, what did he imagine he was looking at?
(a) His own reflection.
(b) The father he did not know.
(c) His dead mother.
(d) Someone he knew from his past.

3. Chance basically did two things in the Old Man's house. Those two things were what?
(a) Sit with Louise and chat and watch TV.
(b) Prepare his meals and tend the garden.
(c) Take care of the Old Man and tend the garden.
(d) Tend the garden and watch TV.

4. Who is the main character in the book?
(a) The President of the United States.
(b) Chance.
(c) EE Rand.
(d) The Old Man.

5. Where had Louise gone to live after leaving the Old Man's house?
(a) Jamaica.
(b) She never left the house.
(c) Europe.
(d) Florida.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound was the fat maid making as Chance entered the Old Man's bedroom?

2. Who called Chance on the telephone and asked him to come up to the study?

3. Who is the "fat maid"?

4. Why didn't Chance like to take the elevator in the house?

5. What was the Old Man's former profession?

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