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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter I, where does Blue go on a pilgrimage?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) France.

2. What is the name of the cigar shop that Stevens and the narrator were talking in?
(a) Al's.
(b) Ed's.
(c) Joe's.
(d) Bill's.

3. How is Blue described when the narrator first runs into him in Chapter I?
(a) Like a college boy on holiday.
(b) Like a retired businessman.
(c) Like a sunburned athlete.
(d) Like an Oxford professor.

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

5. According to Blue, which of the following is not one of the advantages of living on a skyscraper roof?
(a) Having birds as pets.
(b) Could fly kites there.
(c) Liberate balloons.
(d) Could set off Roman candles.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How much money does Blue say he has?

4. Which of the following is not a reason to not live on a skyscraper roof?

5. In England, who does Blue visit the important places in the life of?

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