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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. When Ambassador Skrapinov can get no information on Chance's background from the Special Section, what is his reaction?
2. How has Sulkin had Gardiner's appearance on "This Evening" analyzed?
3. Why does Chance tell Mrs. Aubrey that he does not need a doctor?
4. When were Chance's fingerprints checked out?
5. Where does EE ask Chance to accompany her the day after the dinner party?
Short Essay Questions
1. Sulkin submits a tape of Gardiner's appearance on THIS EVENING for psychiatric, neurological and linguistic analysis. What is discovered?
2. Why is the President beginning to become suspicious of Chauncy Gardiner in Chapter 5?
3. In Chapter 4, what does Benjamin Rand say to indicate that he thinks Chance is a very smart man?
4. When the New York Times reporter, Tom Courtney, interviews Chance over the phone, what kind of answers does Chance give him?
5. At this point in Chapter 6, the President is frustrated that none of the top government agencies can find information about a wealthy man living in New York City. What are his thoughts before he turns on the TV and falls asleep?
6. What is the bad joke that Grunmann begins to make when speaking to the President in Chapter 6?
7. How does Chance feel about an opportunity to appear on TV?
8. What does Chance find so amazing as he awaits his turn to join the TV show?
9. In what way does the President incorporate Chance's words on gardening into his speech at the Financial Institute?
10. What assumption does the French depute, Gaufridi, make about Chance's future?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Thinking of Chauncey Gardiner being described as one of the most well-adjusted in America, think of the politicians on the American landscape of today's world.
Who is the most well-adjusted?
Who is the least well-adjusted?
Support your answers with facts and quotes from the people you have chosen. Describe how Americans have reacted to these people.
Essay Topic 2
Chance has a certain relationship with television. When he changes the channel he believes he can change himself.
A) Expand upon Chance's feelings about television.
B) Discuss what you think happens when the TV is turned off and there is the little white dot going to black.
C) What has Chance learned from watching television?
Essay Topic 3
What are the political ramifications included in the book? What political era do the scenes with the Soviets evoke? Why? Are the parts of the book involving the Soviets and the President relevant in today's political world? How or how not?
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