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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. What question does the Swede ask Scully?

2. Stephen Crane is known for stories about regular people who experience __________________________.

3. What nationality does the cowboy think the Swede is?

4. In what timeframe does THE BLUE HOTEL take place?

5. What is the Swede's problem?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why do Stephen Crane's works enjoy such a wide and varied audience?

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

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

8. What is ironic about Scully showing the pictures of his children to the frightened Swede?

9. How does Scully try to change the subject to prevent the Swede from leaving the hotel?

10. How do the cowboy, the Easterner and Johnnie react to the Swede's unusual behavior?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Crane uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

THE BLUE HOTEL is a classic story of fear and reprisal. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

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

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