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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 Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves reveal about Artie?
(a) He is a director.
(b) He is a dancer.
(c) He is a talent scout.
(d) He is a songwriter.

2. What thematic aspect of the play will Artie's characteristics effect as the piece progresses?
(a) Monologues.
(b) Dramatic action.
(c) Comedic action.
(d) Romance.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Artie's last name?

2. Why does the character on stage request something from offstage at the beginning of the play?

3. What is the purpose of the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves?

4. Who is the first character that the audience sees?

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

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