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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author include Blue's motion picture idea in the novel?
(a) To possibly get it made into a movie.
(b) To tell an interesting story.
(c) To add pages to the novel.
(d) To give insight into Blue's mind.

2. Fill in the following quote by Blue from Chapter II: "Without Christ, we would be little more than ____________."
(a) Bacteria.
(b) Microcosms.
(c) Amoebas.
(d) Barnacles.

3. Fill in the following quote from Chapter III: "The fantasy of the philosopher had come true: ____________ had become superior to men."
(a) Machines.
(b) Women.
(c) Animals.
(d) Kings.

4. Fill in the following quote from the narrator at the end of Chapter III: "Isn't the _________ to endure to the end of time?"
(a) Priest.
(b) Church.
(c) Human race.
(d) King.

5. What word is on Blue's flag on the skyscraper roof?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Love.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Courage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Blue's idea for a motion picture end?

2. What does Blue think should be built on top of his skyscraper?

3. According to Blue, what is an interpretation of the faith in medieval Europe?

4. Besides Stevens, who is the other guest at Blue's party in Chapter II?

5. What is the following quote written on: "The cross is the fit God gives his friends."

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