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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ronnie do at the center of the stage at the end of Act I, Part II?
(a) Yells at the audience.
(b) Ignores the audience.
(c) Laughs at the audience.
(d) Stares at the audience.

2. How does the symbolic color introduced in the Prologue represent the characters in the play?
(a) As being sad.
(b) As being unstable.
(c) As being angry.
(d) As being imprisoned.

3. What thematic aspect of the play will Artie's characteristics effect as the piece progresses?
(a) Monologues.
(b) Comedic action.
(c) Romance.
(d) Dramatic action.

4. Why does Bunny claim that Billy could help Artie find work as a composer?
(a) Billy is an accomplished director.
(b) Billy is a talent agent.
(c) Billy is a record label executive.
(d) Billy knows a lot of recording artists.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is foreshadowed in the Prologue that will happen to Artie towards the end of the play?

3. What will all of the characters do throughout the play that Artie does in the Prologue?

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

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

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