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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bananas emerges from the bedroom, what does her conversation with Artie reveal about Artie?
(a) He is mentally unstable.
(b) He is a terrible musician.
(c) He works at the zoo.
(d) He is a cheater.

2. What is the symbolic colorization utilized in the Prologue supposed to be a result of for Artie?
(a) His longing for company.
(b) His guilt over doing wrong.
(c) His delusions.
(d) His deep depression.

3. When does the play begin?
(a) As the audience is finding their seats.
(b) Halfway through the first scene.
(c) After the audience sits down.
(d) When the audience is quiet.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Bananas yearn to be noticed?

3. Why does Ronnie run off the stage at the end of Act II, Scene I, Part I?

4. What aspect of the play will Artie's attempt to reach his goals affect?

5. What thematic aspect of the play will Artie's characteristics effect as the piece progresses?

(see the answer key)

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