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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chance, what was one of the benefits of his position?

2. Why couldn't Chance leave the Old Man's house or go beyond the garden gate?

3. Where does Chance go after taking his leave of the lawyer and his assistant?

4. What TV character does Chance choose to imitate when having dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Rand?

5. Was Chance curious about life outside the walls of the garden?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do readers learn in Chapter 1 about Chance's father?

2. How does the day begin after the Old Man dies in Chapter 2 ?

3. When Chance periodically takes time in the garden to sit on the grass and think in Chapter 1, what goes through his mind?

4. In Chapter 1, when Chance is in the garden, what is his mood?

5. Readers discover how Chance got his name in Chapter 1. How did he get his name?

6. By Chapter 3, the author has shown the reader what Chance's personality is like. How would a reader describe Chance's personality?

7. Why does Chance wear sunglasses to meet with the lawyer and his assistant?

8. At what point in Chapter 2 does Chance realize things will now change?

9. After reading Chapter One, do you believe that Chance has the capacity to feel emotion?

10. In Chapter 1, in what way does Chance feel safe and secure in the garden?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is there any symbolism in the character of black Louise? If so, elaborate upon who or what she symbolizes. If not, explain her reason for being in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Though religion is never mentioned in the story, there is a spiritual element to the book. Compare and contrast "Being There" to a religious parable.

Essay Topic 3

The author, Jerzy Kosinski, is originally from Poland and was born in 1933. He has a Master's Degree in history and political science.

A) How would these facts about the author qualify him to write a well-thought out political satire?

B) What is the main political theme that the author is satirizing in the book?

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