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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Bananas throw at Artie and Bunny after Artie gets off the phone with Billy?
(a) Tomatoes.
(b) Her shoes.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Rice.

3. Who could Bananas' dream be a foreshadowing of?
(a) Bunny.
(b) Ronnie.
(c) Religion.
(d) Artie.

4. What does Bunny want Bananas to do if she were to move to the country in the guide books?
(a) Get surgery.
(b) Get a divorce.
(c) Get better mentally.
(d) Get a boyfriend.

5. When Bananas emerges from the bedroom, what does her conversation with Artie reveal about Bananas?
(a) She hates Artie.
(b) She is a bad cook.
(c) She is mentally unstable.
(d) She is a teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who looks out of the bedroom at Artie and Bunny while they are talking?

2. What does Artie tell Bananas that he and Bunny are going to do?

3. Why does Bunny claim that Billy could help Artie find work as a composer?

4. What does Bunny wish to happen when the Pope passes by?

5. Who is the author of The House of Blue Leaves?

(see the answer key)

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