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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Blue's idea for a motion picture, what is punishable by death?

2. In Chapter I, what advice does the narrator want to give Blue?

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. After Blue gave away his money, where does he live?

5. Where does Blue really get money from?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the narrator and John Stuart discussing at the beginning of Chapter II?

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

5. Describe what White does.

6. What is the story Blue tells the narrator about?

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

8. How is the narrator introduced to Blue?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is a literary device used to give meaning to an object beyond the obvious. Analyzes a symbol used in "Mr. Blue." Include a description of the symbol and how it is used in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter VI, Blue makes it clear that common reading made it difficult for the wise and good to dominate the public sphere. Why does Blue feel this way? Why is Blue negative about the printed word?

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Blue is guided by deep Christian values. Explore these values and how they affect how Mr. Blue lives his life.

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