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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. What is the one thing Grunmann has found out about Chance by snooping on him in New York?

2. Who is coming to visit Mr. Rand at his home in Chapter 4?

3. How has Sulkin had Gardiner's appearance on "This Evening" analyzed?

4. What does EE tell Chance before she leaves his room?

5. A woman sitting next to Chance at dinner praises him for what reason?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does EE try to protect Chauncey from the press?

2. EE expresses her love to Chance in Chapter 5. What are EE's reasons for being so attracted to Chance?

3. The President of the United States is getting frustrated with the lack of information on Gardiner in Chapter 6. What sort of information is the President's investigator, Grunmann, able to uncover?

4. Why is the President beginning to become suspicious of Chauncy Gardiner in Chapter 5?

5. What is Skrapinov told about Gardiner's political agenda?

6. What does Chance find so amazing as he awaits his turn to join the TV show?

7. Why does Chance hesitate when the President asks him about The Street?

8. In what way does Chance inadvertently stun the journalists interviewing him after the U.N. gala?

9. Upon entering Chance's bedroom, EE gives him more clues that she is enamored with him. What hints does she drop to Chance and what is his reaction?

10. At what point in Chapter 5 does EE's character make it clear to the reader that she has a crush on Chance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

EE is in love with Chance. Imagine they become lovers and have a traditional relationship. Would such a relationship last? Why or why not? Who would want to leave the relationship first should it break up? Be sure to include details of both character's personalities, interests and depth of feeling.

Essay Topic 2

One theme of the book may ask the question "what is the point of life?".

A) Has this question been answered for you? Why or why not? How could it have been done better?

B) What is your answer to the point of living? Or is there one?

C) What idea was Kosinski trying to get across? Did he accomplish his goal?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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