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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 Artie say happened to him after he rescued Bananas from a rooftop in the middle of winter?
(a) He caught pneumonia.
(b) He broke his leg.
(c) His fingers became arthritic.
(d) He lost his voice.

2. Why does Ronnie desperately want to audition for Billy's movie?
(a) He wants to make Artie proud.
(b) He wants the money for Bananas' medicine.
(c) He thinks he is the perfect boy.
(d) He wants to leave his parents forever.

3. Why does Ronnie run off the stage at the end of Act II, Scene I, Part I?
(a) He hears the Pope approaching.
(b) He hears Artie's car.
(c) He hears Bunny's chattering.
(d) He hears a key in the door.

4. What kind of character is Artie?
(a) Antagonist.
(b) Protagonist.
(c) Filler.
(d) Comedic relief.

5. When Artie tells Bunny that the audience talked through his entire set at the club the previous evening, what is he referring to?
(a) A dream he had.
(b) The Prologue.
(c) The foreshadowed conclusion.
(d) A club opening he played.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is taking place at the beginning of Act II, Scene II?

2. What song does Bananas request that Artie play in Act 2, Scene 1, Part 2?

3. What does Bananas mistake the nuns for?

4. What does Bunny complain about when she comes up from her apartment?

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

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