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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. What does Artie force down Bananas' throat in order to calm her down?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Water.
(c) Pills.
(d) Her inhaler.

2. What does Bunny give to Artie before he leaves so that it can be blessed by the Pope?
(a) His music.
(b) His keyboard.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His pen.

3. What characteristic does Ronnie reveal about himself through his speech in Act I, Scene I, Part I?
(a) Honor.
(b) Vulnerability.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Strength.

4. What is Artie looking for when he runs back into the apartment at the beginning of Act II, Scene I, Part II?
(a) A particular song.
(b) His car keys.
(c) Ronnie.
(d) His rosary.

5. What are the nuns doing when Ronnie makes his announcement in Act 2, Scene 1, Part 2?
(a) Taking pictures with Corrinna.
(b) Saying their rosaries.
(c) Trying to leave.
(d) Watching TV.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the play begin?

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

3. Where does Ronnie wire the items he takes out of the box to?

4. What song do the nuns sing for Corrinna as a prayer?

5. Who does Artie call after realizing that the song he wrote has the same tune as Bananas' favorite Christmas song?

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