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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the character on stage at the beginning of the play gather up before exiting the stage?
(a) Microphones.
(b) Chairs.
(c) Posters and markers.
(d) Music and bows.

2. Who is the first character that the audience sees?
(a) Bunny.
(b) Billy.
(c) Bananas.
(d) Artie.

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

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

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

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

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

4. What is the symbolic colorization utilized in the Prologue supposed to be a result of for Artie?

5. What is the symbolic colorization introduced in the Prologue of the play a result of?

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