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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 falls to the floor and dies?

2. What remains the constant source of comfort in the story?

3. Where does the Swede go to escape the weather?

4. Where does Scully go after supper?

5. Crane states that any room can take on any character depending on ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the stove and the cardboard box represent in Chapter 7?

2. What ensues after the Swede accuses Johnnie of cheating?

3. Describe the conversation between the Swede and the bartender.

4. What is the response of the men when the Swede wants them to drink with him?

5. How can the supper at the hotel be described?

6. Describe the Swede's snide behavior as he leaves the hotel.

7. How is another card game decided after supper?

8. What is the significance of the debt between the Swede and Scully and the cash register at the end of the story?

9. How does Chapter 8 begin?

10. How does the author show that Scully has lost all reserves and control of his behavior after the Swede leaves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stephen Crane was an author known for naturalism in his work. Cite at least three examples of naturalism in THE BLUE HOTEL and give reasons for your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Scully, Johnnie, the Easterner and the cowboy. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of men in the 1800s when the men in the play are living their adult lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century men do not have?

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