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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When Tom Courtney of the New York Times telephones Chance to interview him, what does Chance say? (from Chapter 4)

He tells Mr. Courtney that he prefers to speak about gardening and how important it is.

He has no comment other than to say he enjoyed his meeting with the President.

He answers all of Mr. Courtney's questions.

He tells Mr. Courtney about the Old Man's house and how he was asked to leave.

2.

What are the President's thoughts about the government in relation to Gardiner? (from Chapter 6)

He knows the answer to Gardiner's identity will be forthcoming soon.

He thinks it's possible that the Federal Government is being undermined.

He is starting to think it is all a big joke.

He is impressed with the power of the government.

3.

What gets Chance interested in the book Stiegler speaks of? (from Chapter 5)

Chance never gets interested in the book.

Stiegler tells Chance that books are like television.

Stiegler compares publishing to television.

Stiegler compares publishing to a garden.

4.

How does Chance introduce himself once he is in the limousine? (from Chapter 3)

Chance from the Old Man's house.

Chance.

Chance, as in luck.

Chance the gardener.

5.

What kind of feelings does Chance evoke in EE? (from Chapter 5)

The glories of love and selflessness.

Feelings of sadness and aloneness.

Depression and hopelessness.

The feeling of freedom and self-revelation.

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