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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. Who is the author of The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) John McGahern.
(b) John Guare.
(c) John Le Carre.
(d) John Steinbeck.

2. What will be revealed about Artie over time as the play progresses?
(a) His dreams.
(b) His passions.
(c) His love.
(d) His fears.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the play begin?

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

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

4. Artie agrees to see the Pope with Bunny on one condition. What is that condition?

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

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