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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Blue do at the beginning of Chapter III?
(a) Flies a kite.
(b) Hosts a gallery showing on the rooftop skyscraper.
(c) Puts on a concert.
(d) Goes for a walk

4. Who does Stevens call before leaving Al's in Chapter II?
(a) His father.
(b) His son.
(c) His boss.
(d) His wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter I, what advice does the narrator want to give Blue?

2. Fill in the following quote by Blue in Chapter 1: "My dear boy, it makes no difference what you want or _______________"

3. How does the narrator get down from the skyscraper in Chapter II?

4. Which of the following best describes Blue's physical description:

5. What kind of art shows promise for Blue?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Blue make the narrator feel about his life?

2. Describe Blue's living arrangements in Chapter II.

3. What happens when White completes Mass?

4. What does Blue do with his inheritance?

5. What is Blue's attitude about being poor?

6. What is the story Blue tells the narrator about?

7. What does Blue mean by saying that Christ keeps humans from 'the terrible burden of infinity?"

8. How do the leaders of the IGW run the world?

9. Describe the people in Blue's story.

10. Compare Blue to St. Francis of Assisi.

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