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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bananas tell Artie not to be disrespectful at the beginning of Act I, Part II?
(a) He improvises a song about the Pope.
(b) He scorns the Vietnam War.
(c) He says he loves Bunny.
(d) He makes fun of her.

2. Who does the Man in White come to take away?
(a) The Nuns.
(b) Mrs. Arthur Shaughnessy.
(c) Bananas.
(d) Ronnie.

3. What does Ronnie say in his speech that everyone from his father to his commanding officer do to him?
(a) Support him.
(b) Leave him.
(c) Laugh at him.
(d) Hurt him.

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

5. What does the audience become after the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) Participants.
(b) Instigators.
(c) Observers.
(d) Intimidators.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bunny give to Artie before he leaves so that it can be blessed by the Pope?

2. What does Artie do in the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves that is a convention of plays first introduced here?

3. What does Ronnie do at the center of the stage at the end of Act I, Part II?

4. Who does Artie comment about to the audience, saying they look very nice?

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

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