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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 Artie claim about himself that he believes is preventing him from having his big break in show biz?
(a) His age.
(b) His low income.
(c) His depresion.
(d) His anger.

2. What does Ronnie do at the center of the stage at the end of Act I, Part II?
(a) Ignores the audience.
(b) Laughs at the audience.
(c) Yells at the audience.
(d) Stares at the audience.

3. How is the symbolic colorization in the Prologue physically represented on stage?
(a) A strobe light.
(b) Paint.
(c) Props.
(d) A jacket.

4. What will be revealed about Artie over time as the play progresses?
(a) His dreams.
(b) His love.
(c) His passions.
(d) His fears.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bunny carrying when Artie lets her into his apartment at the beginning of Act I?

2. What does Bananas ask Artie about her dream at the end of Act I, Part I?

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

4. What color is symbolically introduced in the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves?

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

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