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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color is symbolically introduced in the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) Gray.
(b) Orange.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

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

4. What kind of character is Artie?
(a) Antagonist.
(b) Protagonist.
(c) Comedic relief.
(d) Filler.

5. How is the symbolic colorization in the Prologue physically represented on stage?
(a) Paint.
(b) Props.
(c) A jacket.
(d) A strobe light.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the character on stage at the beginning of the play shout offstage for?

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

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

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