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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. Who, according to Bunny at the beginning of Act I, is Pope Paul on his way to see as he drives through Queens?
(a) The United Nations.
(b) The mayor.
(c) Homeless people.
(d) NYU students.

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

3. How many functions does the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves foreshadow throughout the play?
(a) One.
(b) .Two.
(c) Three.
(d) .Four.

4. What does Bunny want Bananas to do if she were to move to the country in the guide books?
(a) Get better mentally.
(b) Get a boyfriend.
(c) Get surgery.
(d) Get a divorce.

5. What does Artie explain that the Pope is going to address while he is in Queens?
(a) The dissolution of marriages.
(b) The crime in Queens.
(c) The poverty in America.
(d) The Vietnam War.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Artie and Bunny argue over when she brings up their friend Billy in California?

2. To what country does Bunny hand Bananas guide books for?

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

4. When does the play begin?

5. What does Artie claim about himself that he believes is preventing him from having his big break in show biz?

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