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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. How old is Blue in Chapter I?

2. How is Blue described when the narrator first runs into him in Chapter I?

3. Fill in the following quote from Blue in Chapter I: "Yes, life is beautiful. What are you doing __________________?"

4. Who first introduced the narrator to Blue?

5. What does Blue do at the beginning of Chapter III?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the narrator feel about money?

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

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

4. What is the weakness of the IGW?

5. What is the purpose of Chapter III?

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

7. Why is it important for Blue that God was made man?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze how the narrator first met Mr. Blue and the early relationship between the two men. Why did Blue first approach Stevens? Describe what happened when the narrator and Blue were first alone together? Why do you think the narrator was so intrigued with Blue? During their first meeting on the skyscraper, Blue launches into a diatribe on his religious views. Is this a common topic among two people who are just meeting?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the point of view used in "Mr. Blue." From what point of view is "Mr. Blue" told? Who is doing the telling? What are the advantages of telling a story in the first person? Disadvantages?

Essay Topic 3

Blue has eleven letters from Mr. Blue. Analyze what the letters reveal about Mr. Blue's character. You may choose to write about one or a few in detail, or all as a collective group.

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