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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

Chance never gets interested in the book.

Stiegler compares publishing to television.

Stiegler tells Chance that books are like television.

Stiegler compares publishing to a garden.

2.

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

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

He answers all of Mr. Courtney's questions.

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.

3.

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

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

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

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

He is impressed with the power of the government.

4.

What does EE offer Chance to help ease his pain? (from Chapter 3)

A drink of cognac.

A massage of his injured leg.

A couple of aspirin.

She teaches him deep breathing techniques.

5.

What happens to Chance when the limousine makes a sharp sudden stop? (from Chapter 3)

He blacks out.

Nothing as he is oblivious.

He falls into EE's lap.

He goes into hysterics.

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