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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 does Bananas ask Artie about her dream at the end of Act I, Part I?
(a) If he has the same dream.
(b) If her dream is real.
(c) If she can get more medication.
(d) If she will stop having the dream.

2. What does Bunny give to Artie before he leaves so that it can be blessed by the Pope?
(a) His keyboard.
(b) His music.
(c) His pen.
(d) His wallet.

3. What does Bunny accuse Artie of having no sense of at the beginning of Act I?
(a) History.
(b) Literature.
(c) Religion.
(d) Art.

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

5. Bananas explains a dream she has to Artie and what she does in that dream. What is the reason for this?
(a) The way her life turned out.
(b) Her simpleness.
(c) A chemical inbalance in her brain.
(d) The lack of love Artie shows her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Bananas gives for not being able to see the Pope?

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

3. When Bunny rushes into the room after Artie and Bananas pray, what is she excited about?

4. What does Artie explain that the Pope is going to address while he is in Queens?

5. When Bananas emerges from the bedroom, what does her conversation with Artie reveal about Bananas?

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