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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who are Ronnie and the Little Nun wrestling at the end of Act II, Scene I, Part II?
2. What does Ronnie throw to Corrinna as she is leaving, saying it is a gift for Billy?
3. What does Ronnie say in his speech will happen by the end of the day?
4. What does Artie tell Billy in order to stop him from making his phone call for Ronnie?
5. What does Bananas try to fry in the kitchen while the nuns try to talk with Corrinna?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The end of The House of Blue Leaves is characterized by new beginnings. The characters involved in the final scene experience new beginnings that are mostly positive. Artie is the only character that does not, although he is the one character who yearned for it the most. Discuss the final scene, what these new beginnings are, what they mean, and why Artie is the only one who is left alone in a well constructed thesis paper. Use information and quotes from the play to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
What happens when the line between reality and dreams is blurred? Using characters and scenes from The House of Blue Leaves, answer this question. Use specific information and quotes from the play to support your answer.
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