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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the contents of Blue's room where he is living after he gave away his money?
(a) A love seat, a coffee table, and a coffee maker.
(b) A couch, a table, and a refrigerator.
(c) A bed, a chair, and an oil stove.
(d) A recliner, a desk, and a dishwasher.

2. Besides Stevens, who is the other guest at Blue's party in Chapter II?
(a) Abraham Morgenthau.
(b) Nicolaus McDaniels.
(c) Timothy Ewing.
(d) Earnest Lewis.

3. How does the narrator feel about Steven's description of Blue?
(a) That it was exaggerated.
(b) That it was believable.
(c) That it was a lie.
(d) That it was the truth.

4. In Chapter I, in what tone does Blue say, "Please, please. What can I do?"
(a) Angry.
(b) Sarcastic.
(c) Begging.
(d) Careless.

5. Fill in the following quote from Blue in Chapter I: "Yes, life is beautiful. What are you doing __________________?"
(a) With it.
(b) To pay for it.
(c) To help others.
(d) In return.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill in the following quote by Blue in Chapter 1: "My dear boy, it makes no difference what you want or _______________"

2. What is the name of the cigar shop that Stevens and the narrator were talking in?

3. What is needed to make a living on the skyscraper doable?

4. What is the highlight of the evening at Blue's party in Chapter II?

5. According to Blue, which of the following is not one of the advantages of living on a skyscraper roof?

(see the answer key)

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