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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What song does Bananas request that Artie play in Act 2, Scene 1, Part 2?
(a) Jingle Bells.
(b) White Christmas.
(c) Frosty the Snowman.
(d) I'll Be Home For Christmas.

2. What do the Little Nun and Billy discuss that they both lost in the bomb blast?
(a) Their faith.
(b) Love.
(c) Drive.
(d) A friend.

3. What is Ronnie's speech an example of?
(a) Climax.
(b) Resolution.
(c) Falling action.
(d) Rising action.

4. What does Bananas mistake the nuns for?
(a) Girl scouts.
(b) Penguins.
(c) Stuffed animals.
(d) Cops.

5. The purpose of Act II, Scene I, Part I is to create what?
(a) Suspense.
(b) Anger.
(c) Relief.
(d) Sadness.

6. When Ronnie runs back into his bedroom, what does he bring back out with him?
(a) His Christening outfit.
(b) Choir boy robes.
(c) A G.I. Joe.
(d) A Halloween costume.

7. What does the audience learn about Bananas' name in Act II, Scene II?
(a) Billy gave her the nickname.
(b) Billy named one of his characters after her.
(c) Corrinna was preparing for a role as Bananas.
(d) Artie gave it to her at the zoo.

8. How does Bunny yearn to be noticed?
(a) Her desire to steal someone else's husband.
(b) Her desire to become famous.
(c) Her desire to be blessed by the Pope.
(d) Her desire to have a rich husband.

9. 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) Laugh at him.
(d) Leave him.

10. How many parts are there to Ronnie's story?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

11. Who does Billy call at Bananas' request in order to help Ronnie?
(a) The mayor.
(b) His accountant.
(c) A military friend.
(d) The pope.

12. What is the state of Artie's apartment at the beginning of Act II, Scene II?
(a) Blown up.
(b) Empty.
(c) Messy.
(d) Abandoned.

13. What characteristic does Ronnie reveal about himself through his speech in Act I, Scene I, Part I?
(a) Strength.
(b) Honor.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Vulnerability.

14. What does Artie tell Billy in order to stop him from making his phone call for Ronnie?
(a) Ronnie deserves what he gets.
(b) Ronnie hates Billy.
(c) Ronnie meant the bomb for Billy.
(d) Ronnie will never change.

15. How does Artie yearn to be noticed?
(a) He obsesses over becoming a songwriter.
(b) He wants his wife blessed by the Pope.
(c) He has an affair right in front of his wife.
(d) He declares he is moving to California.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Artie looking for when he runs back into the apartment at the beginning of Act II, Scene I, Part II?

2. In addition to herself, who does Bananas plead with Billy to help?

3. What does Bunny think has paid off with Corrinna's visit?

4. What does Ronnie actually have in common with all of the other characters that is revealed in his speech?

5. Who does Ronnie intend this item he has just constructed from a box to be for?

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