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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What famous author does Blue write about in a letter to Dr. Frederick W. O'Brien?
(a) Thoreau.
(b) Dickinson.
(c) Emerson.
(d) Austin.

2. What is the highlight of the evening at Blue's party in Chapter II?
(a) Champagne and caviar.
(b) The top of the world band concert.
(c) Apple fritters and dumplings.
(d) The comedy show.

3. How does the narrator view Blue's friendships?
(a) Blue was a friend out of charity.
(b) Blue was too self centered to be a friend to others.
(c) Blue had many intimate friends.
(d) Blue was not a good friend.

4. Fill in the following quote from one of Blue's letters: "People remember sorrow much longer than they remember ___________."
(a) Laughter.
(b) Education.
(c) Tears.
(d) Family.

5. How does the narrator get down from the skyscraper in Chapter II?
(a) He jumps using a human kite.
(b) He rides the elevator.
(c) He sprints down the stairs as fast as he can.
(d) He walks down the stairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter VI, what subway entrance do Blue and the narrator stop outside of?

2. What quality do great men of the world possess, according to Blue?

3. Who does Blue write a letter to who was interested in investing in his motion picture idea?

4. All of the following are in the case of No. 2,757,311 except:

5. What does Blue think is the narrator's best virtue is?

(see the answer key)

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