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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 does the Swede do repeatedly at the bar?

2. Scully and the cowboy describe __________________ .

3. What words does the Swede mimic?

4. What is the demeanor of the Easterner and the cowboy as the men prepare to go outside?

5. Where do the men decide to go to settle the argument?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the characters remain in their stereotypical roles during and after the fight?

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

3. How does the cowboy antagonize the Swede when he is ready to leave the hotel?

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

5. How does the fight actually end?

6. Describe the weather the men encounter when they go outside for the fight.

7. Explain how each of the characters responds in character to the accusation of cheating.

8. How does the Swede's obnoxious behavior result in his death?

9. How does the author use foreshadowing in the behavior of Johnnie and the Swede prior to the card game?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does Crane use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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

Explain the significance of the story's title. What did the author mean by calling the book THE BLUE HOTEL? Cite an example to support your answer.

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