The Blue Hotel Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 114 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Blue Hotel Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 114 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Who is the owner of the hotel?

2. Why does the hotel owner meet the train every day?

3. Which of the following does not describe the Swede's laugh?

4. How could the Swede's countenance be described as he talks to Scully?

5. Who does the Swede think is against him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the two children in the portraits that Scully shows the Swede?

2. How does the Swede behave when he rejoins the other men?

3. What is the real name of the Blue Hotel and who is the proprietor?

4. Why is the Swede a difficult character to grasp?

5. For what is Stephen Crane best known in his writing style?

6. What role does Scully play in the conflict between the men and the Swede and how does he attempt to rectify it?

7. What is the Swede's demeanor when he reenters the room with Scully?

8. How does Johnnie react to the Swede's startling statement?

9. How could Scully be characterized?

10. What is Scully's response to the Swede's intention to leave the hotel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the stove. What does the stove symbolize for the men? What does it mean for Scully?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Johnnie and the Swede. What are their roles within the story? Why is there such animosity between the two?

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for the story. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Crane choose to use these places in the drama?

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