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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What thematic aspect of the play will Artie's characteristics effect as the piece progresses?
2. When Bananas emerges from the bedroom, what does her conversation with Artie reveal about Artie?
3. What does Artie do in response to Bananas' reasoning for not seeing the Pope?
4. What is the second song Artie improvises in Act I, Part II about?
5. What is Bunny carrying when Artie lets her into his apartment at the beginning of Act I?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Artie do in the Prologue that all of the other characters will also do?
2. Describe what Artie is doing in the play's Prologue.
3. Is Artie eager for success? If so, how can you tell?
4. What sign of gentleness toward Bananas does Artie have in Act I, Part II?
5. What does Ronnie do with Artie's alarm clock?
6. What does Artie comment to the audience at the beginning of Act II, Scene I, Part II regarding Bunny and Bananas?
7. What does the audience learn about the Prologue in Act I, Scene I?
8. Why does Bunny give Bananas guide books to Mexico?
9. Is Billy impressed by Ronnie's routine?
10. What is noted in the Prologue that will happen with Artie's dreams?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Ronnie's character in The House of Blue Leaves is neither prominent nor fully understood. Aside from Act II, Scene I, Part I, his voice is not heard; therefore his thoughts are not known. However, much can be deduced from the few times we see Ronnie. In a thesis driven paper, discuss Ronnie's character and his significance to the play. Use specific examples and quotes from the text to support your response.
Essay Topic 2
Bananas and Artie clearly have a dysfunctional relationship. Artie goes through a range of emotions pertaining to Bananas throughout the play before eventually strangling her at the end. Analyze the couple's relationship through a chronological standpoint, assessing the significance of their relationship in the play. Use specific information and quotes from the text to support your response.
Essay Topic 3
In Act II, Scene I, Part II, the characters display the increasing levels of their desperation. But desperation for what? Write an analysis of the scene, discussing at length what each character is desperate for and why. What are these characters doing to show their desperation? And, lastly, what does this heightening desperation do for the scene? Use specific information and quotes from the play to support your response.
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