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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. When is the title of the play mentioned during Act I, Part II?
(a) When Artie sees that Bananas has a chance of getting better.
(b) When Artie describes the house Bananas can live at.
(c) When Bunny suggests that they stay with Billy in California.
(d) When Bananas says the bars can be taken from the windows.

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

3. What does Bananas pretend to be when Artie fixes her breakfast?
(a) Bunny.
(b) An animal at the zoo.
(c) The Queen of England.
(d) The Pope.

4. Why won't Bunny agree to the condition that Artie proposes if she wants him to accompany her to see the Pope?
(a) It makes her uncomfortable.
(b) It is too costly.
(c) It is morally wrong.
(d) It is like losing her virginity.

5. What does Bunny wish to happen when the Pope passes by?
(a) For Bananas to get better.
(b) Bananas' death.
(c) A new life with Artie.
(d) For Artie to be famous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ronnie dressed in when he enters Artie's apartment at the beginning of Act I?

2. Bananas explains a dream she has to Artie and what she does in that dream. What is the reason for this?

3. What does Artie suggest Bananas do in order to make her prayers come true?

4. What does the character on stage at the beginning of the play gather up before exiting the stage?

5. What will be taken away from Artie in the final moments of the play?

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