2. What does Blue leave for Mrs. Murphy?
(a) A treasure map.
(b) $100 dollars.
(c) A key to his rooftop skyscraper.
(d) A typed letter addressed to "My Good Dear Mother."

3. Fill in the following quotation by Blue in Chapter VI: "Once heroes built fortresses against the Mongol and the Saracen; now they must build fortresses against _____________."
(a) The wealthy.
(b) The British.
(c) The poor.
(d) The whole world.

4. In Chapter VI, what type of architecture does Blue rant about?
(a) Church.
(b) Miniature.
(c) Skyscraper.
(d) Bridges.

5. In Chapter IV, what happens to Blue?
(a) He was arrested for public indecency.
(b) He jumped from the rooftop skyscraper.
(c) He was asked to leave the rooftop skyscraper.
(d) He met the narrator for drinks.

6. Fill in the following quote by Blue in Chapter VI: "It is because I have been so happy that I am so ______________."
(a) Rich.
(b) Despondent.
(c) Serious.
(d) Bored.

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

8. What is the narrator's reply to Blue's comment, "My old friend, Mr. Compromiser."
(a) "Your old friend, Reason."
(b) "Your old friend, Honesty."
(c) "Your old friend, Faith."
(d) "Your old friend, Truth."

9. What is the purpose of Blue's chosen vocation?
(a) Earn more money.
(b) Educate youth about the ways of the world.
(c) Spread the story of Christ.
(d) Hold down a stable job.

10. Fill in the following quote from the end of the novel: "Why are all of us here and not ________."
(a) Blue.
(b) God.
(c) The Lord.
(d) Christ.

11. Blue equates the fights of his day with fighting the plague with what?
(a) Antibiotics.
(b) A bow and arrow.
(c) A sword.
(d) Prayer.

12. What is Blue's last letter to the narrator about?
(a) The end of the world.
(b) Plans for the future.
(c) People spending too much money.
(d) Blue's thoughts on religion.

13. Fill in the following quote about books from Blue in Chapter VI: "Books are for people who cannot _________________."
(a) Escape the monotony of everyday life.
(b) Drive cars.
(c) Think for themselves.
(d) Make up their minds.

14. According to Blue, what does Christmas represent?
(a) The birth of Jesus Christ.
(b) The awakening of the spirit.
(c) The day the earth was sanctified as home.
(d) A day for rejoicing and renewal of baptismal vows.

15. According to Blue in Chapter VI, what is Saint Patrick's Cathedral?
(a) Ancient.
(b) Gothic.
(c) An anachronism.
(d) Modern.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill in the following quote from the narrator in Chapter V: "I think I could love a lion, but I doubt very much if I ever could love a ___________."

2. How does the narrator know where to find Blue's hospital cot?

3. What religion is Blue?

4. Which of Blue's letters is a reply to the narrator's objection to Blue's upbraiding the world?

5. What does the inclusion of Blue's thoughts in Chapter VI prove of Blue?

(see the answer keys)

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