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

2. The narrator describes Blue as all of the following except:
(a) Audacious.
(b) Merry.
(c) Boring.
(d) Healthy.

3. How old is Blue in Chapter I?
(a) Over forty.
(b) Still a teenager.
(c) Not yet thirty.
(d) Thirtysomething.

4. 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) Liberate balloons.
(c) Could fly kites there.
(d) Could set off Roman candles.

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

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

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

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

9. How does the IGW try to stop 2,757,311 from his activities on the roof?
(a) Directing him to stop with a loud megaphone.
(b) Dropping bombs.
(c) Shooting him with a gun.
(d) Storming the building.

10. Which of the following is not a reason to not live on a skyscraper roof?
(a) The elevators.
(b) The fog.
(c) The airplanes.
(d) The wind.

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

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

13. What word is on Blue's flag on the skyscraper roof?
(a) Courage.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Love.

14. What is Blue most proud of in his living situation after he gave away his money?
(a) A treasured nightlight.
(b) That he didn't need material possessions.
(c) The view of the city.
(d) A skylight.

15. In Blue's motion picture idea, what do slaves eat?
(a) Bread and water.
(b) Communion wine.
(c) Liquid food.
(d) Grains and fruit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Blue gave away his money, what is his suit made of when the narrator came across him?

3. In what country was Blue's money earned?

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

5. When the narrator first sees Blue in Chapter I, what is Blue riding in?

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