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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 is the reason Bananas gives for not being able to see the Pope?
(a) The devil follows her around.
(b) She and the Pope had an affair.
(c) Her nails are different lengths.
(d) She thinks religion is a hoax.

2. When Bananas emerges from the bedroom after praying, what does she say she is ready to do?
(a) Go out.
(b) Fix her marriage.
(c) Get help.
(d) Move to a new house.

3. Why is Billy frustrated with Ronnie when he walks through the door, according to Ronnie's story?
(a) He only wants peace and quiet.
(b) He hates children.
(c) He has already cast the part.
(d) He cannot cast someone he knows.

4. Why does Bananas tell Artie not to be disrespectful at the beginning of Act I, Part II?
(a) He makes fun of her.
(b) He scorns the Vietnam War.
(c) He says he loves Bunny.
(d) He improvises a song about the Pope.

5. What does Bunny accuse Artie of having no sense of at the beginning of Act I?
(a) Literature.
(b) History.
(c) Art.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ronnie intend this item he has just constructed from a box to be for?

2. What does Ronnie say he is going to do when he emerges from his room in his army fatigues?

3. What is Ronnie's speech an example of?

4. The purpose of Act II, Scene I, Part I is to create what?

5. What is the purpose of the Prologue in The House of Blue Leaves?

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