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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter III, what is Blue painting?
(a) A trombone.
(b) A giant box kite.
(c) The sidewalk.
(d) A mural.

2. In one of Blue's letters, Blue writes, "Life gives you ______________."
(a) A taste of the imagination.
(b) Pretty much what you give it.
(c) The ability to read, not to think.
(d) Lemons and it is up to you to make lemonade.

3. Where does the narrator go after leaving Blue's apartment the last time in Chapter I?
(a) Home.
(b) Church.
(c) The river.
(d) A coffee shop.

4. What is the highlight of the evening at Blue's party in Chapter II?
(a) The top of the world band concert.
(b) The comedy show.
(c) Apple fritters and dumplings.
(d) Champagne and caviar.

5. Fill in the following quote from the narrator at the end of Chapter III: "Isn't the _________ to endure to the end of time?"
(a) Priest.
(b) Human race.
(c) King.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Blue believe about living in a poorhouse?

2. According to the narrator in Chapter VI, what is Blue?

3. Where does Mr. Considine first meet Blue?

4. In Chapter II, Blue mentions the following countries when speaking from his skyscraper except:

5. According to Blue, what are the best gifts from heaven?

(see the answer key)

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