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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The sight of Blue in the hospital makes the narrator feel all of the following except:
(a) Inspiration.
(b) Corrupt.
(c) Faith.
(d) Courage.

2. What service does Blue pledge himself to in Chapter VII?
(a) Lady Poverty.
(b) The Rotarians.
(c) Christ.
(d) The Masons.

3. Fill in the following quote by Blue in Chapter VII: "But this life is so beautiful that I am _____________ of it sometimes."
(a) Lonely.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Wreckless.

4. Which of the following words best describes Blue's physical appearance in the hospital?
(a) Chubby.
(b) Pale.
(c) Slender.
(d) Plump.

5. What is the narrator's goal in life?
(a) To bring the gospel to the poor.
(b) To right the world's wrongs.
(c) To heal the sick.
(d) To make a great deal of money.

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

7. According to the narrator, what is the backbone of civilization?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Business.
(c) Education.
(d) Religion.

8. What quality could Blue not view with Christian forbearance?
(a) Bigotry.
(b) Racism.
(c) Sexism.
(d) Tolerance.

9. At the end of Chapter VI, what subway entrance do Blue and the narrator stop outside of?
(a) Boston Harbor.
(b) Newbury and Mitchell Streets.
(c) Dartmouth and Boylston Streets.
(d) Old North Church.

10. What is Blue's response to the narrator's comment on him getting a girl?
(a) Blue says he would think about it.
(b) Blue grins.
(c) Blue doesn't reply.
(d) Blue turns and walked away.

11. According to the narrator in Chapter VI, what is Blue?
(a) A Believer.
(b) A Mystic.
(c) A Leader.
(d) A Visionary.

12. What are the narrator's feelings towards Blue as he walked away?
(a) He is proud of Blue.
(b) He feels sorry for Blue.
(c) He is angry at Blue.
(d) He is disappointed with Blue.

13. What religion is Blue?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Episcopal.
(c) Methodist.
(d) Lutheran.

14. After the narrator leaves the hospital, who comes to visit Blue?
(a) Sam and Jim.
(b) Joe and Mike.
(c) Jake and Richard.
(d) Ed and Phil.

15. The last time someone saw Stevens, what is he doing?
(a) Leaving Blue's skyscraper.
(b) Drinking at the bar.
(c) Trying to blow up the bank.
(d) At the movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color hair does Blue have?

2. What time do visiting hours end at the hospital?

3. What is the title of the one serious poem written by Blue in Chapter V?

4. Why is Blue in the hospital?

5. What does Blue leave for Mrs. Murphy?

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