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

2. Who does Stevens call before leaving Al's in Chapter II?

3. What is Blue concerned about with Saints?

4. How much money does Blue say he has?

5. Where does Blue say his money came from?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the weakness of the IGW?

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

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

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

6. What is the purpose of Chapter III?

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

8. What does the narrator think of Blue's theology in the story he told in Chapter III?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Blue's story in Chapter III, people have become slaves to technology with only six people running the world. This provides insight into Blue's feelings about how humans interact with technology and his fear of becoming too dependent. Analyze Blue's attitudes on technology as revealed in his story in Chapter III. What is the positive impact technology has on people in Blue's story? What is the negative impact technology has on people in Blue's story?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write a literary critique of "Mr. Blue." Include the following:

· What is the author's purpose in writing the story?

· What is the author's underlying belief about the topic?

· Do you agree with the author's conclusions?

· Does the writing follow a conventional plot diagram?

· Is the conflict made clear?

· Do you agree with the author's resolution of the conflict?

· Is there enough evidence throughout the novel to support the events that take place?

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