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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of character is Artie?
(a) Comedic relief.
(b) Filler.
(c) Protagonist.
(d) Antagonist.

3. What does the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves reveal about Artie?
(a) He is a director.
(b) He is a talent scout.
(c) He is a songwriter.
(d) He is a dancer.

4. What color is symbolically introduced in the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) Red.
(b) Gray.
(c) Blue.
(d) Orange.

5. What is the purpose of the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) To quiet the audience.
(b) To alert the audience to their seats.
(c) To serenade the audience.
(d) To introduce Artie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Artie do in the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves that is a convention of plays first introduced here?

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

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

4. What is the symbolic colorization utilized in the Prologue supposed to be a result of for Artie?

5. Why does the character on stage request something from offstage at the beginning of the play?

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