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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Blue's speech in Chapter II on religion, what does he speak with?
(a) A megaphone.
(b) A quiet voice.
(c) Many gestures.
(d) The band playing in the background.

2. What is Blue most proud of in his living situation after he gave away his money?
(a) The view of the city.
(b) That he didn't need material possessions.
(c) A treasured nightlight.
(d) A skylight.

3. What are the contents of Blue's room where he is living after he gave away his money?
(a) A love seat, a coffee table, and a coffee maker.
(b) A bed, a chair, and an oil stove.
(c) A couch, a table, and a refrigerator.
(d) A recliner, a desk, and a dishwasher.

4. Fill in the following quote from Chapter I: " I have more ____________ than anyone alive."
(a) Automobiles.
(b) Friends.
(c) Checking accounts.
(d) Children.

5. How old is Blue in Chapter I?
(a) Thirtysomething.
(b) Still a teenager.
(c) Not yet thirty.
(d) Over forty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blue argue for the abolition of?

2. What does the IGW exterminate?

3. According to Stevens, what is Blue fond of?

4. How does Stevens describe the music from the concert on the skyscraper roof?

5. Who was the narrator talking with when he first met Blue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Blue mean by saying that Christ keeps humans from 'the terrible burden of infinity?"

2. How does the narrator feel about money?

3. What are the narrator and John Stuart discussing at the beginning of Chapter II?

4. What is Blue's attitude about being poor?

5. Compare Blue to St. Francis of Assisi.

6. How do the leaders of the IGW run the world?

7. What is Blue's life challenge?

8. What does Blue do with his inheritance?

9. What does Blue make the narrator think at the end of Chapter II?

10. Describe what White does.

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