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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Swede think is against him?
(a) The cowboy.
(b) Johnnie.
(c) Everyone.
(d) Scully.

2. The cowboy doesn't think the Swede is ______________.
(a) Very smart.
(b) Very noble.
(c) A Swede.
(d) A good card player.

3. What is the Swede's problem?
(a) He is bipolar.
(b) He is jealous.
(c) It is not known.
(d) He is schizophrenic.

4. Why does the farmer leave the card game?
(a) Dinner time.
(b) Return to work.
(c) Out of money.
(d) A quarrel.

5. What does Scully ask the Swede to do?
(a) Go to church.
(b) Follow him.
(c) Read the newspaper.
(d) Have some supper.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Swedes says that _________________ can be dangerous.

2. What is wrapped in the old coat that Scully pulls from underneath the bed?

3. What was the name of Scully's daughter?

4. Why does Scully go to the Swede's room?

5. THE BLUE HOTEL is a study in _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Swede display unusual behavior after dinner?

2. How does the Swede react to the whiskey offered to him by Scully?

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

4. With what gesture does Scully get the Swede to relax a little bit?

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

6. How does Scully try to show the Swede that he is a trusted man with a family?

7. What is the setting for THE BLUE HOTEL?

8. What does Scully retrieve from under the bed in his room?

9. What is Scully's response to the men who want to know why Scully tolerates the insufferable Swede?

10. How could Scully be characterized?

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