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

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

3. What is Bananas worried that the new house Artie has found for her to live in has?
(a) Rats.
(b) Asbestos.
(c) Shock treatments.
(d) Ghosts.

4. Ronnie's appearance at the end of Act I, Part II is an example of what?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Theme.
(c) Climactic action.
(d) Comedic relief.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Bunny claim that Billy could help Artie find work as a composer?

3. When is the title of the play mentioned during Act I, Part II?

4. Why won't Bunny agree to the condition that Artie proposes if she wants him to accompany her to see the Pope?

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

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