The House of Blue Leaves Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The House of Blue Leaves Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the symbolic colorization in the Prologue physically represented on stage?

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

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

4. What will be revealed about Artie over time as the play progresses?

5. What does Bunny promise to do for Artie when they reach California?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dream does Artie tell Bananas about in Act I, Scene I?

2. Is Billy impressed by Ronnie's routine?

3. What does Artie's casual cruelty toward Bananas signify?

4. Why does Billy mistake Bananas for his late wife, Georgina, when he sees her?

5. What is another significant symbol introduced in Act I, Scene I?

6. When does Artie claim he gave up on Bananas and her sanity?

7. What is Ronnie dressed in when we first see him in Act I, Part I?

8. Why is the Pope addressing the United Nations?

9. What does the Prologue do?

10. Bananas asks Billy to stay with her in the apartment, but what does Billy suggest instead?

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

In class discussions, the literary style of farce was discussed. Farce is evident throughout the play, heightening in certain scenes. Based on what you have learned about farce, construct a thesis discussion farce within The House of Blue Leaves, what it is, why it is used in this play, and how it functions within the play. Use examples and quotes from the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

In the final scene of The House of Blue Leaves, the Little Nun describes an orchard being a metaphor for life. What is the significance of this is relation to the rest of the characters and the play? Use specific information and quotes from the text to support your response.

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