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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. Why does the author include Blue's motion picture idea in the novel?
(a) To tell an interesting story.
(b) To add pages to the novel.
(c) To possibly get it made into a movie.
(d) To give insight into Blue's mind.

2. How does the narrator get down from the skyscraper in Chapter II?
(a) He sprints down the stairs as fast as he can.
(b) He rides the elevator.
(c) He walks down the stairs.
(d) He jumps using a human kite.

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

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

5. Who is the great surprise at Blue's party in Chapter II?
(a) Captain Kirk.
(b) Lieutenant Leo.
(c) General Grant.
(d) Major Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator first sees Blue in Chapter I, what is Blue riding in?

2. In what city is Blue's skyscraper?

3. Fill in the following quote from the narrator at the end of Chapter III: "Isn't the _________ to endure to the end of time?"

4. At what time is Blue's party to start that Stevens attended?

5. How much money does Blue say he has?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when White completes Mass?

2. What are the narrator's feelings towards Blue at the end of Chapter II?

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

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

5. Describe the people in Blue's story.

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

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

8. Why does the author mention that John Stuart is a Catholic?

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

10. Compare Blue to St. Francis of Assisi.

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