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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Madame Rosepettle find hilarious about her husband's death?
(a) It occurred on his 60th birthday.
(b) It happened on their anniversary.
(c) That his mistress couldn't tell if he was dead or alive.
(d) He died while writing her a love note.

2. What is special about the person Madame Rosepettle plans to meet at the end of Scene 1?
(a) He is a famous actor.
(b) He is the wealthiest person in the area.
(c) He has twenty children.
(d) He is the oldest man alive.

3. Where does Madame Rosepettle say she received the best treatment?
(a) Her own home.
(b) Paris.
(c) New York City.
(d) Buenos Aires.

4. What literary technique does Kopit use in the final few lines of Scene 1?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Flashback.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Irony.

5. How can Jonathan's conversation with Rosalie best be described?
(a) Pointless.
(b) Awkward and hurried.
(c) Relaxed.
(d) Interesting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the group of bellboys as more things are moved into the hotel room?

2. Why did Madame Rosepettle decide not to leave her room as a girl?

3. What does Madame Rosepettle ask the Commodore to talk about?

4. How can the type of theater Kopit tries to depict be characterized?

5. Which word describes the hotel where Scene 1 takes place?

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