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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 many total letters does the narrator acquire that were written by Blue?

2. What do the two visitors bring to Blue in the hospital?

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

4. As Blue and the narrator circle the lakes in Chapter VI, where do they stop?

5. What time do visiting hours end at the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Blue frightened by his own happiness?

2. What religion is Blue?

3. What is the setting of Chapter VI?

4. What is the narrator's vocation?

5. What job does Blue take in Chapter VII?

6. Describe Blue's tone at dinner in Chapter VI.

7. In what letter does Blue describe his view of the end of the world?

8. Do you think Blue is a real person?

9. How does Blue feel about scientific agnosticism?

10. What does the Gothic symbolize for Blue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting significantly affects the novel. Analyze the role of setting, including a description of the setting of "Mr. Blue," how the setting can change the novel and examples of how the novel would be different if the setting were to change.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze what genre "Mr. Blue" is. What evidence from the text supports your opinion? Is it only one genre or a combination?

Essay Topic 3

What is the narrator's reaction to Mr. Blue's death? What does this say about the narrators thoughts on religion? Do you think it is fair that Mr. Blue died, yet the narrator is still living? Who is more 'worthy' to be alive?

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