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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. Where does Artie tell Billy he met Bunny for the first time?
(a) A movie.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A club.
(d) A sauna.

2. Who is the author of The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) John Le Carre.
(b) John McGahern.
(c) John Steinbeck.
(d) John Guare.

3. What is the character doing at the opening of the play?
(a) Pacing the stage.
(b) Sobbing uncontrollably.
(c) Playing the piano.
(d) Reciting a monologue.

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

5. What will be revealed about Artie over time as the play progresses?
(a) His passions.
(b) His fears.
(c) His love.
(d) His dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy call Ronnie after Ronnie's display in the apartment, according to Ronnie's story?

2. When does the play begin?

3. To what country does Bunny hand Bananas guide books for?

4. Why is Bunny angry with Artie at the end of Act I, Part II?

5. Who, according to Bunny at the beginning of Act I, is Pope Paul on his way to see as he drives through Queens?

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