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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) Background noise as the audience finds their seats.
(b) Foreshadows the play's action.
(c) To quiet the audience.
(d) To discuss the outline of the play.

2. What does the character on stage at the beginning of the play repeatedly try to get the audience to do?
(a) Clap their hands.
(b) Sing along.
(c) Stand up.
(d) Pay attention.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of character is Artie?

2. How many functions does the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves foreshadow throughout the play?

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

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

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