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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bunny yearn to be noticed?
(a) Her desire to become famous.
(b) Her desire to have a rich husband.
(c) Her desire to steal someone else's husband.
(d) Her desire to be blessed by the Pope.

2. What does Artie force down Bananas' throat in order to calm her down?
(a) Her inhaler.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Water.
(d) Pills.

3. What does Ronnie do the moment that Billy walks through the door, according to his story?
(a) Asks Billy to take him back to California.
(b) Sings, dances and acts.
(c) Gives Billy money from his paper route.
(d) Begs Billy to cast him.

4. What color is symbolically introduced in the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) Blue.
(b) Orange.
(c) Red.
(d) Gray.

5. What does Bunny call Artie's songs in order to cheer him up?
(a) Classics.
(b) Works of art.
(c) Hallmarks.
(d) Beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first character that the audience sees?

2. Who does Artie address while he is talking about the Pope?

3. Who is the author of The House of Blue Leaves?

4. What do Artie and Bunny argue over when she brings up their friend Billy in California?

5. How does Bananas yearn to be noticed?

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