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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Little Nun and Billy discuss that they both lost in the bomb blast?

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

3. Who is the hot water in the bathroom intended to burn?

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

5. What song do the nuns sing for Corrinna as a prayer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Why is the Pope such a significant, but unseen character in The House of Blue Leaves? What does he symbolize and why are these characters chasing after him? What do they ultimately want? Construct a thesis driven paper using specific information and quotes from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In class discussions, the literary style of farce was discussed. Farce is evident throughout the play, heightening in certain scenes. Based on what you have learned about farce, construct a thesis discussion farce within The House of Blue Leaves, what it is, why it is used in this play, and how it functions within the play. Use examples and quotes from the text to support your response.

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