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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ronnie say in his speech that everyone from his father to his commanding officer do to him?
(a) Support him.
(b) Hurt him.
(c) Leave him.
(d) Laugh at him.

2. Who does Billy say is the reason for why he makes movies?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Artie.
(d) Corrinna.

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 cannot cast someone he knows.
(d) He has already cast the part.

4. How does the symbolic color introduced in the Prologue represent the characters in the play?
(a) As being angry.
(b) As being sad.
(c) As being unstable.
(d) As being imprisoned.

5. Artie attempts to show the audience his talent in the beginning of The House of Blue Leaves, at what level of talent is he?
(a) Novice.
(b) Amateur.
(c) Advanced.
(d) Intermediate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bunny yearn to be noticed?

2. Ronnie's appearance at the end of Act I, Part II is an example of what?

3. Where is Artie's apartment located in New York?

4. What does Ronnie's story about Billy's movie reveal about Ronnie?

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

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