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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name is Artie muttering in his sleep at the beginning of Act I?
(a) Pope Ronnie.
(b) Sergeant Ronnie.
(c) Officer Ronnie.
(d) Dr. Ronnie.

2. What does the character on stage at the beginning of the play shout offstage for?
(a) A cane.
(b) A line.
(c) A blue light.
(d) A microphone.

3. What does Artie claim about himself that he believes is preventing him from having his big break in show biz?
(a) His depresion.
(b) His age.
(c) His anger.
(d) His low income.

4. What aspect of the play will Artie's attempt to reach his goals affect?
(a) The comedy.
(b) The fear.
(c) The romance.
(d) The action.

5. What does the character on stage at the beginning of the play gather up before exiting the stage?
(a) Posters and markers.
(b) Chairs.
(c) Music and bows.
(d) Microphones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is insinuated that Artie will attempt to do as the play unfolds?

2. Artie attempts to show the audience his talent in the beginning of The House of Blue Leaves, at what level of talent is he?

3. How many functions does the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves foreshadow throughout the play?

4. What is the character doing at the opening of the play?

5. What does Artie explain that the Pope is going to address while he is in Queens?

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