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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. What does Artie do in response to Bananas' reasoning for not seeing the Pope?
(a) Gives her more pills.
(b) Puts her to bed.
(c) Yells at her.
(d) Slaps her.

2. What does Ronnie's homemade concoction from the box he carries onto the stage symbolize?
(a) The end of family.
(b) Mental instability.
(c) Fame.
(d) Destruction of hope.

3. Artie agrees to see the Pope with Bunny on one condition. What is that condition?
(a) She sing for him.
(b) She spend the night with him.
(c) She gives him some money.
(d) She cook for him.

4. What do Artie and Bunny argue over when she brings up their friend Billy in California?
(a) If they should stay with Billy or in a hotel.
(b) Who will pay for the tickets.
(c) Who is closer to Billy.
(d) Where Bananas will go.

5. What is the purpose of the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) Foreshadows the play's action.
(b) Background noise as the audience finds their seats.
(c) To discuss the outline of the play.
(d) To quiet the audience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the character on stage at the beginning of the play shout offstage for?

2. What does Bunny accuse Artie of having no sense of at the beginning of Act I?

3. Where is Artie's apartment located in New York?

4. What is the second song Artie improvises in Act I, Part II about?

5. What will be revealed about Artie over time as the play progresses?

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