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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 people exist for Chance?
(a) When Chance turned his eyes on them, as on TV.
(b) When people laughed at him.
(c) People did not exist for Chance.
(d) When he ignored them.

2. According to Chance, what was one of the benefits of his position?
(a) He could eat as much food as he liked.
(b) He was allowed to wear any of the Old Man's clothing from the attic.
(c) He was allowed to drive the Old Man's car.
(d) He was given a generous health insurance policy.

3. When was the last time Chance left the house?
(a) He has never left.
(b) Two years ago.
(c) To get the mail.
(d) To go for a walk in the rain.

4. What does Chance insist he has done all of his life?
(a) Cooked all of the Old Man's meals.
(b) Fixed televisions.
(c) Read many, many books.
(d) Been a gardener living in the house.

5. How does Chance explain his reason for not signing the paper?
(a) He tells the truth, saying he cannot read.
(b) He says his lawyer must look at it.
(c) He says his eyes are tired from crying.
(d) He tells the truth, saying he cannot sign it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Old Man retire from his former profession?

2. Where was the Old Man in the bedroom?

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

4. What is Chance's reaction when Mr. Franklin asks him is he intends to make a claim against the estate?

5. What does Mr. Franklin assume when Chance will not sign the paper?

(see the answer key)

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