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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By the end of Scene 1, is Madame Rosepettle depicted as self-centered?
(a) No.
(b) It is unclear.
(c) Yes, it is clear that Kopit intended her to be depicted this way.
(d) Yes, but Kopit did not intend for readers to see her this way.

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

3. Who does Madame Rosepettle tell to make a note to have the bellboys fired?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Herself.
(c) Commodore Roseabove.
(d) Jonathan.

4. When Madame Rosepettle speaks to her son, how does he answer her?
(a) Hesitantly.
(b) Kindly.
(c) Assertively.
(d) Harshly.

5. When Madame Rosepettle asks Jonathan to do something, what does he do?
(a) Cries.
(b) Talks rudely to her.
(c) Exactly what she tells him to do.
(d) The opposite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madame Rosepettle say about the tip she gives the bellboys?

2. Why does Jonathan draw Xs in Scene 1?

3. This play is a reaction to what artistic concept?

4. Which character in Scene 1 seems to be most insane?

5. What does Madame Rosepettle's piranha eat?

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