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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will be revealed about Artie over time as the play progresses?
(a) His passions.
(b) His love.
(c) His fears.
(d) His dreams.

2. What does Bunny claim that Artie was afraid of until he met her?
(a) Monotony.
(b) Life.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Success.

3. What thematic aspect of the play will Artie's characteristics effect as the piece progresses?
(a) Monologues.
(b) Romance.
(c) Dramatic action.
(d) Comedic action.

4. Why won't Bunny agree to the condition that Artie proposes if she wants him to accompany her to see the Pope?
(a) It is like losing her virginity.
(b) It is morally wrong.
(c) It is too costly.
(d) It makes her uncomfortable.

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

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

7. Who, according to Bunny at the beginning of Act I, is Pope Paul on his way to see as he drives through Queens?
(a) The United Nations.
(b) Homeless people.
(c) NYU students.
(d) The mayor.

8. 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) Advanced.
(b) Amateur.
(c) Intermediate.
(d) Novice.

9. Why does the character on stage request something from offstage at the beginning of the play?
(a) It is necessary.
(b) It was promised.
(c) It will fill up space.
(d) It will make the audience laugh.

10. Who does Artie address while he is talking about the Pope?
(a) Ronnie.
(b) The audience.
(c) Bunny.
(d) Bananas.

11. What does Artie explain that the Pope is going to address while he is in Queens?
(a) The dissolution of marriages.
(b) The poverty in America.
(c) The Vietnam War.
(d) The crime in Queens.

12. What is the symbolic colorization utilized in the Prologue supposed to be a result of for Artie?
(a) His deep depression.
(b) His guilt over doing wrong.
(c) His longing for company.
(d) His delusions.

13. When does the play begin?
(a) When the audience is quiet.
(b) As the audience is finding their seats.
(c) Halfway through the first scene.
(d) After the audience sits down.

14. What is the character doing at the opening of the play?
(a) Reciting a monologue.
(b) Sobbing uncontrollably.
(c) Pacing the stage.
(d) Playing the piano.

15. What is the second song Artie improvises in Act I, Part II about?
(a) California.
(b) The Pope blessing him.
(c) Being rich.
(d) Being famous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Artie ask Bananas to do that he thinks could heal her?

2. What is Bunny carrying when Artie lets her into his apartment at the beginning of Act I?

3. What is Bananas worried that the new house Artie has found for her to live in has?

4. When Artie rescued Bananas from the rooftop in the middle of winter, what does he say happened to their relationship?

5. Why does Bunny claim that Billy could help Artie find work as a composer?

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