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

2. 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 set off Roman candles.
(d) Could fly kites there.

3. At what time is Blue's party to start that Stevens attended?
(a) 6:00.
(b) 9:00.
(c) 8:00.
(d) 7:00.

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

5. In Blue's motion picture idea, what does IGW stand for?
(a) The Identifier of Good Works.
(b) The International Government of the World.
(c) The Inconclusive Graphic Witchhunt.
(d) The Imaginary Gem Word.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter I, in what tone does Blue say, "Please, please. What can I do?"

2. What word is on Blue's flag on the skyscraper roof?

3. Fill in the following quote from Chapter I: "Or perhaps his order was life and the world his _____________."

4. Who does Blue think should live on top of skyscrapers?

5. What would Blue believe about living in a poorhouse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the people in Blue's story.

2. Describe the entertainment Blue had at a party for Stevens.

3. How does the narrator feel about Blue's use of money?

4. Where does Blue travel to in Chapter I?

5. How is the narrator introduced to Blue?

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

7. Describe what White does.

8. Compare Blue to St. Francis of Assisi.

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

10. According to Blue, what does Lady Poverty do to him?

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