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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 too costly.
(c) It is morally wrong.
(d) It makes her uncomfortable.

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

3. Who could Bananas' dream be a foreshadowing of?
(a) Religion.
(b) Artie.
(c) Bunny.
(d) Ronnie.

4. Who looks out of the bedroom at Artie and Bunny while they are talking?
(a) A military intelligence officer.
(b) Pope Paul.
(c) Bananas.
(d) Ronnie.

5. Who is the first character that the audience sees?
(a) Billy.
(b) Bunny.
(c) Artie.
(d) Bananas.

6. When Bunny rushes into the room after Artie and Bananas pray, what is she excited about?
(a) She will become a famous movie star.
(b) The Pope's landing.
(c) Artie's getting a job in California.
(d) Their move to California.

7. What does Bunny stuff into her boots in order to keep her feet warm?
(a) Cashmere.
(b) Steamed towels.
(c) Wool.
(d) Newspaper.

8. What does Bananas pretend to be when Artie fixes her breakfast?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Bunny.
(c) The Queen of England.
(d) An animal at the zoo.

9. Where does Artie tell Billy he met Bunny for the first time?
(a) A movie.
(b) A sauna.
(c) A club.
(d) A restaurant.

10. What does Artie suggest Bananas do in order to make her prayers come true?
(a) Move out on her own.
(b) Write a letter to the Pope.
(c) Reconnect with relatives.
(d) Kiss the Pope's hem on TV.

11. What is foreshadowed in the Prologue that will happen to Artie towards the end of the play?
(a) He will commit a serious crime.
(b) He will lose the love of his life.
(c) He will achieve his goals.
(d) He will descend into madness.

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

13. What aspect of the play will Artie's attempt to reach his goals affect?
(a) The romance.
(b) The action.
(c) The fear.
(d) The comedy.

14. What does Bananas say they can take down if Artie is not going to kill himself after all?
(a) The bars on the windows.
(b) The knives from the high shelves.
(c) Locks on the cabinets.
(d) Posters of great songwriters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bunny claim that Artie was afraid of until he met her?

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

3. What does the audience become after the Prologue of The House of Blue Leaves?

4. What does Artie force down Bananas' throat in order to calm her down?

5. In the dream Artie explains to Bananas, what do both he and the Pope do to her?

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