View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect of the play will Artie's attempt to reach his goals affect?
(a) The romance.
(b) The action.
(c) The comedy.
(d) The fear.

2. Why does the character on stage request something from offstage at the beginning of the play?
(a) It is necessary.
(b) It will make the audience laugh.
(c) It will fill up space.
(d) It was promised.

3. What is foreshadowed in the Prologue that will happen to Artie towards the end of the play?
(a) He will lose the love of his life.
(b) He will commit a serious crime.
(c) He will achieve his goals.
(d) He will descend into madness.

4. What will be taken away from Artie in the final moments of the play?
(a) His dreams.
(b) His money.
(c) His desire.
(d) His love.

5. What is the purpose of the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) To quiet the audience.
(b) To serenade the audience.
(c) To alert the audience to their seats.
(d) To introduce Artie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Artie's last name?

2. What is Artie eager for that he expresses to the audience in the beginning of The House of Blue Leaves?

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

4. What will all of the characters do throughout the play that Artie does in the Prologue?

5. What thematic aspect of the play will Artie's characteristics effect as the piece progresses?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 259 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample