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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fill in the following quote from Chapter III: "The fantasy of the philosopher had come true: ____________ had become superior to men."
(a) Women.
(b) Kings.
(c) Animals.
(d) Machines.

2. How does Blue describe his speech in Chapter II on religion?
(a) A declaration of solitude.
(b) A declaration of independence.
(c) A declaration of war.
(d) A declaration of freedom.

3. What kind of art shows promise for Blue?
(a) Music and dancing.
(b) Impressionism.
(c) Poetry.
(d) The motion picture.

4. Who does Blue sit with in the hospital and tell stories to?
(a) Blue told the stories to himself in the hospital.
(b) Steven's daughter.
(c) Abe's son.
(d) The narrator's nephew.

5. When the narrator returns to Blue at the end of Chapter I, what does he see?
(a) Blue praying before a black cross.
(b) Blue cooking in his kitchen.
(c) Blue sleeping on his couch.
(d) Blue talking on the phone.

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

7. At what time is Blue's party to start that Stevens attended?
(a) 8:00.
(b) 6:00.
(c) 9:00.
(d) 7:00.

8. In England, who does Blue visit the important places in the life of?
(a) King Henry VIII.
(b) Sir Thomas More.
(c) Thomas Cromwell.
(d) Cardinal Thomas Wolsey.

9. Fill in the following quote by Blue in Chapter 1: "My dear boy, it makes no difference what you want or _______________"
(a) Don't want.
(b) What I want.
(c) Who you are.
(d) What I do.

10. Who does the narrator compare Blue to?
(a) Hans Christian Andersen.
(b) Shel Silverstein.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Charles Dickens.

11. In Blue's motion picture idea, what does SC No.1 refer to?
(a) A musical score.
(b) Blue's assigned number.
(c) New York.
(d) The food source.

12. Who was the narrator talking about when he first met Blue?
(a) Frank Munsey.
(b) Al Capone.
(c) John Stuart.
(d) Ray Bradford.

13. After Blue gave away his money, what is his suit made of when the narrator came across him?
(a) Pieces of various suits.
(b) Recycled plastic bottles.
(c) Burlap bags.
(d) Wool blend.

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

15. What religion does Blue belong to?
(a) Hinduism.
(b) None.
(c) Islam.
(d) Christianity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Blue think should live on top of skyscrapers?

2. All of the following are in the case of No. 2,757,311 except:

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

4. Which of the following is one of Blue's great passions?

5. After Blue gave away his money, where does he live?

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