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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city is Blue's skyscraper?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) London.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) San Francisco.

2. Who does the narrator compare Blue to?
(a) Shel Silverstein.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Charles Dickens.
(d) Hans Christian Andersen.

3. Who does Blue sit with in the hospital and tell stories to?
(a) Abe's son.
(b) The narrator's nephew.
(c) Blue told the stories to himself in the hospital.
(d) Steven's daughter.

4. How does Blue describe his speech in Chapter II on religion?
(a) A declaration of solitude.
(b) A declaration of independence.
(c) A declaration of war.
(d) A declaration of freedom.

5. How does Stevens describe the music from the concert on the skyscraper roof?
(a) Loneliness curing music.
(b) Maniacal music.
(c) Neanderthal music.
(d) Insomnia inducing music.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the contents of Blue's room where he is living after he gave away his money?

3. What is the name of the skyscraper Blue lived on top of?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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