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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. What does Artie say happened to him after he rescued Bananas from a rooftop in the middle of winter?
(a) He lost his voice.
(b) His fingers became arthritic.
(c) He caught pneumonia.
(d) He broke his leg.

2. What does Artie suggest Bananas do in order to make her prayers come true?
(a) Kiss the Pope's hem on TV.
(b) Write a letter to the Pope.
(c) Reconnect with relatives.
(d) Move out on her own.

3. What does the character on stage at the beginning of the play gather up before exiting the stage?
(a) Microphones.
(b) Music and bows.
(c) Chairs.
(d) Posters and markers.

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

5. What does Bananas think will happen if she does what Artie asks her to do?
(a) She will go into depression.
(b) She will be all alone.
(c) She will return to normal.
(d) People will laugh at her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Artie do so that Bananas can see the Pope?

2. What does Ronnie actually have in common with all of the other characters that is revealed in his speech?

3. How many functions does the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves foreshadow throughout the play?

4. When Bunny rushes into the room after Artie and Bananas pray, what is she excited about?

5. What does Bunny stuff into her boots in order to keep her feet warm?

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