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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. Who looks out of the bedroom at Artie and Bunny while they are talking?
(a) Pope Paul.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Ronnie.
(d) A military intelligence officer.

2. When Ronnie runs back into his bedroom, what does he bring back out with him?
(a) A Halloween costume.
(b) A G.I. Joe.
(c) His Christening outfit.
(d) Choir boy robes.

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

4. What could the Pope be a symbol of for Artie and the rest of the characters as the play progresses?
(a) Comfort.
(b) Love.
(c) Faith.
(d) Hope.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bunny yearn to be noticed?

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

3. When Bananas emerges from the bedroom, what does her conversation with Artie reveal about Bananas?

4. What does the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves reveal about Artie?

5. When is the title of the play mentioned during Act I, Part II?

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