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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. Besides Stevens, who is the other guest at Blue's party in Chapter II?
(a) Nicolaus McDaniels.
(b) Timothy Ewing.
(c) Earnest Lewis.
(d) Abraham Morgenthau.

2. What color does Blue think he should have painted the object in Chapter III?
(a) Purple or brown.
(b) Blue or green.
(c) Indigo or silver.
(d) Red or yellow.

3. What kind of art shows promise for Blue?
(a) The motion picture.
(b) Impressionism.
(c) Music and dancing.
(d) Poetry.

4. During Blue's speech in Chapter II on religion, what does he speak with?
(a) A quiet voice.
(b) Many gestures.
(c) The band playing in the background.
(d) A megaphone.

5. What is the highlight of the evening at Blue's party in Chapter II?
(a) The comedy show.
(b) Apple fritters and dumplings.
(c) Champagne and caviar.
(d) The top of the world band concert.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does the narrator compare Blue to?

3. What book does Blue want to publish a deluxe edition of?

4. Who was the narrator talking with when he first met Blue?

5. How much money does Blue say he has?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the weakness of the IGW?

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

6. What happens when White completes Mass?

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

8. What is Blue doing in Chapter III on top of the skyscraper?

9. What does Blue do with his inheritance?

10. How is the narrator introduced to Blue?

(see the answer keys)

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