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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corrinna say to the nuns about Billy that devastates Artie?

2. Why is Artie called in by the zoo?

3. What does Bananas end up swallowing thinking that it is her pills?

4. Who does the Man in White come to take away?

5. What does Bananas attempt to do with Billy in Act II, Scene II?

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

Write a position paper on whether or not you believe Artie Shaughnessy is a sympathetic character. Be definitive in your response and support your thesis with examples and quotes from the play.

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