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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IV and V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Blue describe his speech in Chapter II on religion?
(a) A declaration of war.
(b) A declaration of independence.
(c) A declaration of freedom.
(d) A declaration of solitude.

2. Fill in the following quote from Chapter I: "Or perhaps his order was life and the world his _____________."
(a) Oyster.
(b) Monastery.
(c) Teacup.
(d) Education.

3. After Blue gave away his money, where does he live?
(a) In a lodging house.
(b) In Washington D.C.
(c) Nowhere. He was homeless.
(d) With an old friend.

4. What book does Blue want to publish a deluxe edition of?
(a) The Iliad.
(b) The New Testament.
(c) The Odyssey.
(d) The Old Testament.

5. Which of the following best describes Blue's physical description:
(a) Muscular.
(b) Fat.
(c) Short.
(d) Tall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author include Blue's motion picture idea in the novel?

2. Who was the narrator talking about when he first met Blue?

3. Fill in the following quote from Blue in Chapter I: "Yes, life is beautiful. What are you doing __________________?"

4. How old is Blue in Chapter I?

5. After Blue finished telling his story, how many minutes of silence were there?

(see the answer key)

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