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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 the character on stage at the beginning of the play repeatedly try to get the audience to do?
(a) Stand up.
(b) Clap their hands.
(c) Sing along.
(d) Pay attention.

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

3. Artie agrees to see the Pope with Bunny on one condition. What is that condition?
(a) She spend the night with him.
(b) She sing for him.
(c) She gives him some money.
(d) She cook for him.

4. What is the purpose of the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) Background noise as the audience finds their seats.
(b) Foreshadows the play's action.
(c) To quiet the audience.
(d) To discuss the outline of the play.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Artie attempts to show the audience his talent in the beginning of The House of Blue Leaves, at what level of talent is he?

2. What color is symbolically introduced in the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves?

3. Where is Artie's apartment located in New York?

4. What is insinuated that Artie will attempt to do as the play unfolds?

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

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