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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Bunny stuff into her boots in order to keep her feet warm?
(a) Wool.
(b) Cashmere.
(c) Newspaper.
(d) Steamed towels.

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

4. What is insinuated that Artie will attempt to do as the play unfolds?
(a) Find his love.
(b) Turn his fantasies into reality.
(c) Leave his town.
(d) Kill his enemy.

5. What is the symbolic colorization utilized in the Prologue supposed to be a result of for Artie?
(a) His delusions.
(b) His longing for company.
(c) His deep depression.
(d) His guilt over doing wrong.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Artie force down Bananas' throat in order to calm her down?

3. What does Artie tell Bananas that he and Bunny are going to do?

4. What idea does Artie's roughness with Bananas reinforce?

5. What color is symbolically introduced in the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves?

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