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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 does Bunny accuse Artie of having no sense of at the beginning of Act I?
(a) Art.
(b) Literature.
(c) History.
(d) Religion.

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

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

4. Why won't Bunny agree to the condition that Artie proposes if she wants him to accompany her to see the Pope?
(a) It is too costly.
(b) It is like losing her virginity.
(c) It makes her uncomfortable.
(d) It is morally wrong.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ronnie dressed in when he enters Artie's apartment at the beginning of Act I?

2. What name is Artie muttering in his sleep at the beginning of Act I?

3. In the dream Artie explains to Bananas, what do both he and the Pope do to her?

4. What will be taken away from Artie in the final moments of the play?

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

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