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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. What would Blue believe about living in a poorhouse?
(a) It would be glorious.
(b) It would be revolting.
(c) It would be tedious.
(d) It would be an adventure.

2. 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.

3. How does the narrator get down from the skyscraper in Chapter II?
(a) He rides the elevator.
(b) He jumps using a human kite.
(c) He walks down the stairs.
(d) He sprints down the stairs as fast as he can.

4. Who does Blue think should live on top of skyscrapers?
(a) The rich.
(b) The homeless.
(c) The wealthy.
(d) The middle class.

5. What does No. 2,757,311 do on top of the large tower?
(a) Paints a picture.
(b) Holds mass.
(c) Plays the guitar.
(d) Smokes a cigarette.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Blue describe his speech in Chapter II on religion?

2. In Blue's motion picture idea, what does SC No.1 refer to?

3. In what city is Blue's skyscraper?

4. In Chapter I, where does the narrator first run into Blue?

5. What kind of society does Blue want the narrator to write a booklet for?

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