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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Bunny confess she has downstairs that she will use to pay their way to California?

2. What does Artie tell Billy in order to stop him from making his phone call for Ronnie?

3. What does Corrinna confess to the audience after Artie runs out of the apartment to get Bananas and Bunny?

4. What song does Bananas request that Artie play in Act 2, Scene 1, Part 2?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aside from being shown as a spotlight, the color blue is utilized at other moments in the play, revealing its true meaning is relation to the characters. How does the color blue unite Bananas and Artie? Use specific information and quotes from the play to support your answer.

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

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.

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