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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. Bananas explains a dream she has to Artie and what she does in that dream. What is the reason for this?
(a) The way her life turned out.
(b) The lack of love Artie shows her.
(c) Her simpleness.
(d) A chemical inbalance in her brain.

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

3. What will all of the characters do throughout the play that Artie does in the Prologue?
(a) Be alone on stage.
(b) Speak to the audience.
(c) Have a spotlight.
(d) Play an instrument.

4. What does Bananas ask Artie about her dream at the end of Act I, Part I?
(a) If he has the same dream.
(b) If her dream is real.
(c) If she will stop having the dream.
(d) If she can get more medication.

5. What does Bunny call Artie's songs in order to cheer him up?
(a) Works of art.
(b) Classics.
(c) Hallmarks.
(d) Beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bananas doing in the dream she explains to Artie that she frequently has?

2. What could the Pope be a symbol of for Artie and the rest of the characters as the play progresses?

3. What aspect of the play will Artie's attempt to reach his goals affect?

4. What does the character on stage at the beginning of the play gather up before exiting the stage?

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

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