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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Bananas remind Billy of in the clothes she is wearing?
2. Who does Artie persuade to live in Bunny's apartment and take care of Bananas?
3. The purpose of Act II, Scene I, Part I is to create what?
4. When Ronnie runs back into his bedroom, what does he bring back out with him?
5. Who comes out of the bedroom wearing another one of Georgina's dresses?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are several recurring symbols throughout The House of Blue Leaves. Pick one and discuss it at length: what it means, where it is seen and why, its meanings within the play's context, why this symbol works, and how it furthers the play's narrative and meaning. Use specific examples and quotes from the play to support your response.
Essay Topic 2
Why is the Pope such a significant, but unseen character in The House of Blue Leaves? What does he symbolize and why are these characters chasing after him? What do they ultimately want? Construct a thesis driven paper using specific information and quotes from the play to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
The end of The House of Blue Leaves is characterized by new beginnings. The characters involved in the final scene experience new beginnings that are mostly positive. Artie is the only character that does not, although he is the one character who yearned for it the most. Discuss the final scene, what these new beginnings are, what they mean, and why Artie is the only one who is left alone in a well constructed thesis paper. Use information and quotes from the play to support your answer.
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