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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How has Artie ignored Ronnie throughout Ronnie's life?
(a) His affair with Bunny.
(b) His obsession with songwriting.
(c) Having to take care of Bananas.
(d) His job at the zoo.

2. What is Ronnie dressed in when he enters Artie's apartment at the beginning of Act I?
(a) Police uniform.
(b) Army fatigues.
(c) Doctor's coat.
(d) Priest's robe.

3. What is the second song Artie improvises in Act I, Part II about?
(a) Being rich.
(b) The Pope blessing him.
(c) California.
(d) Being famous.

4. What does Bunny promise to do for Artie when they reach California?
(a) Sing for him.
(b) Help him write his songs.
(c) Give him massages.
(d) Cook meals for him.

5. What does Corrinna do when the MP arrives, mistaking him for someone else?
(a) Cries.
(b) Yells at him.
(c) Hugs him.
(d) Slaps him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bananas say they can take down if Artie is not going to kill himself after all?

2. What color is symbolically introduced in the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves?

3. What does Bananas pretend to be when Artie fixes her breakfast?

4. What does Ronnie do the moment that Billy walks through the door, according to his story?

5. When Ronnie emerges from his room after everyone leaves, what is he carrying?

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