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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 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 longing for company.
(d) His delusions.

2. What does Bunny promise to do for Artie when they reach California?
(a) Cook meals for him.
(b) Give him massages.
(c) Sing for him.
(d) Help him write his songs.

3. When Ronnie emerges from his room after everyone leaves, what is he carrying?
(a) His childhood pictures.
(b) A large box.
(c) Bananas' medication.
(d) His rifle.

4. What will all of the characters do throughout the play that Artie does in the Prologue?
(a) Be alone on stage.
(b) Play an instrument.
(c) Speak to the audience.
(d) Have a spotlight.

5. What is Artie eager for that he expresses to the audience in the beginning of The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) Anonymity.
(b) Applause.
(c) Success.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Artie do in response to Bananas' reasoning for not seeing the Pope?

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

5. What does Bunny claim that Artie was afraid of until he met her?

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