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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the character doing at the opening of the play?
(a) Reciting a monologue.
(b) Pacing the stage.
(c) Playing the piano.
(d) Sobbing uncontrollably.

4. What does Corrinna announce that she has two tickets for?
(a) Her new movie.
(b) The Pope's mass.
(c) A trip to Australia.
(d) A free dinner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ronnie actually have in common with all of the other characters that is revealed in his speech?

2. Where does Artie tell Billy he met Bunny for the first time?

3. What is foreshadowed in the Prologue that will happen to Artie towards the end of the play?

4. How has Artie ignored Ronnie throughout Ronnie's life?

5. Who does Ronnie intend this item he has just constructed from a box to be for?

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