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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. From what point of view is the novel told?
(a) Second person.
(b) Third person limited.
(c) Third person omniscient.
(d) First person.

2. When Blue first received his inheritance, what does he do with his money?
(a) Bought four palatial houses.
(b) Put it in a box.
(c) Purchased twenty foreign automobiles.
(d) Put it in the bank.

3. How many total letters does the narrator acquire that were written by Blue?
(a) 8 letters.
(b) 5 letters.
(c) 11 letters.
(d) 2 letters..

4. Who does Stevens call before leaving Al's in Chapter II?
(a) His wife.
(b) His boss.
(c) His father.
(d) His son.

5. What is the name of the skyscraper Blue lived on top of?
(a) The Tootsall Building.
(b) The Humdinger Building.
(c) Rockefeller Plaza.
(d) The Bank Building.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Blue's second letter, all of the following are words Blue describes as words men put on shields except:

2. In one of Blue's letters, Blue writes, "Life gives you ______________."

3. Who first introduced the narrator to Blue?

4. What makes up the majority of the content of Chapter V?

5. Who does Blue think was generous and loyal?

(see the answer key)

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