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

2. What book does Blue want to publish a deluxe edition of?
(a) The Old Testament.
(b) The Odyssey.
(c) The Iliad.
(d) The New Testament.

3. According to Blue, which of the following is not one of the advantages of living on a skyscraper roof?
(a) Liberate balloons.
(b) Could set off Roman candles.
(c) Having birds as pets.
(d) Could fly kites there.

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

5. Which of the following is one of Blue's great passions?
(a) Assisting the elderly.
(b) Feeding the hungry.
(c) Educating the disenfranchised.
(d) Colored toy balloons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blue think should be built on top of his skyscraper?

2. When Blue first received his inheritance, what does he do with his money?

3. What kind of art does Blue have little use for?

4. Where does Blue say his money came from?

5. What does Blue do at the beginning of Chapter III?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Blue doing when the narrator first sees him in Chapter I?

2. What does Blue mean by saying that Christ was 'humanized infinitude?"

3. What does Blue make the narrator think at the end of Chapter II?

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

5. Describe the people in Blue's story.

6. Why is it important for Blue that God was made man?

7. What is the purpose of Chapter III?

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

9. How is the narrator introduced to Blue?

10. How does White make crackers and what is his purpose in doing so?

(see the answer keys)

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