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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. How could Scully be characterized?

2. In what state does THE BLUE HOTEL take place?

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

4. How does the Swede react at first to the bottle of whiskey?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How could Scully be characterized?

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

3. How do the Easterner and the cowboy view the Swede differently?

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

5. What is the setting for THE BLUE HOTEL?

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

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

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

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

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

What does the blue hotel symbolize in the story? Is there a reason Scully chose the color blue? Are there any psychological or cultural reasons for Scully's choice of color? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Antagonism takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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