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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 will be taken away from Artie in the final moments of the play?
(a) His money.
(b) His love.
(c) His desire.
(d) His dreams.

2. What does the audience become after the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) Observers.
(b) Instigators.
(c) Participants.
(d) Intimidators.

3. What is Ronnie dressed in when he enters Artie's apartment at the beginning of Act I?
(a) Priest's robe.
(b) Army fatigues.
(c) Doctor's coat.
(d) Police uniform.

4. Why does the character on stage request something from offstage at the beginning of the play?
(a) It will fill up space.
(b) It will make the audience laugh.
(c) It was promised.
(d) It is necessary.

5. Who could Bananas' dream be a foreshadowing of?
(a) Artie.
(b) Ronnie.
(c) Bunny.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Artie rescued Bananas from the rooftop in the middle of winter, what does he say happened to their relationship?

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

3. What is foreshadowed in the Prologue that will happen to Artie towards the end of the play?

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

5. What does Bunny accuse Artie of having no sense of at the beginning of Act I?

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