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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. What religion is Blue?
(a) Methodist.
(b) Episcopal.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Lutheran.

2. What does Blue think is the narrator's best virtue is?
(a) Selflessness.
(b) Gluttony.
(c) Love.
(d) Honesty.

3. According to the narrator in Chapter VI, what is Blue?
(a) A Visionary.
(b) A Believer.
(c) A Mystic.
(d) A Leader.

4. According to Blue in Chapter VI, what is Saint Patrick's Cathedral?
(a) Gothic.
(b) Ancient.
(c) An anachronism.
(d) Modern.

5. What makes up the majority of the content of Chapter V?
(a) Records of Blue's achievements.
(b) Bank statements.
(c) Letters from the narrator to Blue.
(d) Letters from Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Blue, what ruins the intellect of man?

2. What vocation does Blue find?

3. As Blue and the narrator circle the lakes in Chapter VI, where do they stop?

4. What is Blue's response to the narrator's comment on him getting a girl?

5. How does the narrator view Blue's friendships?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Blue, what is wrong with the written word?

2. In what letter does Blue describe his view of the end of the world?

3. What job does Blue take in Chapter VII?

4. What is the first letter about and what does it say about Blue?

5. How does Blue feel about those who read?

6. Why is Blue frightened by his own happiness?

7. What does the Gothic symbolize for Blue?

8. Describe what the narrator saw when he first went to see Blue in the hospital.

9. What is the narrators reaction to Blue's plan in Chapter VII to live among the poor?

10. How many letters does the narrator have from Blue? Who are they from?

(see the answer keys)

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