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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ronnie actually have in common with all of the other characters that is revealed in his speech?
(a) He wants to be loved.
(b) He wants to be rich.
(c) He wants to be noticed.
(d) He wants to be taken care of.

2. What does Bananas say they can take down if Artie is not going to kill himself after all?
(a) Posters of great songwriters.
(b) The knives from the high shelves.
(c) The bars on the windows.
(d) Locks on the cabinets.

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

4. What does Artie claim about himself that he believes is preventing him from having his big break in show biz?
(a) His anger.
(b) His depresion.
(c) His age.
(d) His low income.

5. What do Artie and Bunny argue over when she brings up their friend Billy in California?
(a) Who will pay for the tickets.
(b) Who is closer to Billy.
(c) Where Bananas will go.
(d) If they should stay with Billy or in a hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bananas' dream represent about reality and delusion?

2. How many functions does the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves foreshadow throughout the play?

3. How does Bunny yearn to be noticed?

4. What is Artie looking for when he runs back into the apartment at the beginning of Act II, Scene I, Part II?

5. What does Bananas end up swallowing thinking that it is her pills?

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