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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 repeatedly try to get the audience to do?
(a) Clap their hands.
(b) Sing along.
(c) Pay attention.
(d) Stand up.

2. When Artie rescued Bananas from the rooftop in the middle of winter, what does he say happened to their relationship?
(a) He started to love her again.
(b) He took care of her.
(c) He gave up on her.
(d) He got her help.

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

4. What is the reason Bananas gives for not being able to see the Pope?
(a) She and the Pope had an affair.
(b) She thinks religion is a hoax.
(c) Her nails are different lengths.
(d) The devil follows her around.

5. What is the purpose of the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) To quiet the audience.
(b) To alert the audience to their seats.
(c) To serenade the audience.
(d) To introduce Artie.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the end of Act I, Part II, how does Artie act in terms of Bananas?

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

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

4. When Artie tells Bunny that the audience talked through his entire set at the club the previous evening, what is he referring to?

5. What does Bananas' dream represent about reality and delusion?

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