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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Artie agrees to see the Pope with Bunny on one condition. What is that condition?
(a) She cook for him.
(b) She spend the night with him.
(c) She sing for him.
(d) She gives him some money.

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

5. How many functions does the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves foreshadow throughout the play?
(a) Three.
(b) .Four.
(c) .Two.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea does Artie's roughness with Bananas reinforce?

2. Bananas explains a dream she has to Artie and what she does in that dream. What is the reason for this?

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

4. What will be revealed about Artie over time as the play progresses?

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

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