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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 the character on stage at the beginning of the play gather up before exiting the stage?
(a) Music and bows.
(b) Posters and markers.
(c) Microphones.
(d) Chairs.

2. Where does Artie tell Billy he met Bunny for the first time?
(a) A movie.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A sauna.
(d) A club.

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

4. 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 anger.
(d) His depresion.

5. What aspect of the play will Artie's attempt to reach his goals affect?
(a) The action.
(b) The fear.
(c) The romance.
(d) The comedy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Bananas doing in the dream she explains to Artie that she frequently has?

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

5. When Bananas emerges from the bedroom after praying, what does she say she is ready to do?

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