The Rose Tattoo | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Scene 1

1. What two cities is the play's setting located between?

New Orleans and Mobile.

2. What ethnic group is the area mostly populated with?

Sicilians.

3. What needs to be repaired?

The cottage.

4. What color is the cottage wallpaper?

Rose.

5. What does the sign in the window say?

Sewing.

6. What is Serafina's surname?

Delle Rose.

7. Who is Serafina waiting for?

Her husband.

8. What is the name of Serafina's husband?

Rosario.

9. What of the following words best describes Serafina?

Plump.

10. What is the name of Serafina's daughter?

Rosa.

11. What is Assunta's job?

An herbalist.

12. What does Assunta say her powder will do to Serafina's husband?

Make him more potent.

13. What is Rosario's mark?

A rose tattoo.

14. What is Rosario's job?

A truck driver.

15. Who is Rosario making his last run for that night?