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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. When Artie rescued Bananas from the rooftop in the middle of winter, what does he say happened to their relationship?
(a) He got her help.
(b) He started to love her again.
(c) He gave up on her.
(d) He took care of her.

2. What color is symbolically introduced in the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves?
(a) Gray.
(b) Orange.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

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

4. What is Artie's last name?
(a) Sherwood.
(b) Sheen.
(c) Shannon.
(d) Shaughnessy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the play begin?

2. Bananas explains a dream she has to Artie and what she does in that dream. What is the reason for this?

3. Who runs out of the bathroom because the hot water will not turn off?

4. Why is Billy in Artie's apartment, sobbing, at the beginning of Act II, Scene II?

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?

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