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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character in Scene 1 seems to be most insane?
(a) The hotel owner.
(b) Madame Rosepettle.
(c) Jonathan.
(d) Rosalie.

2. In what country does the play take place?
(a) The United States.
(b) Argentina.
(c) Cuba.
(d) France.

3. What object are the men moving into the hotel room?
(a) A coffin.
(b) A trunk.
(c) A suitcase.
(d) A television.

4. 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 is the oldest man alive.
(d) He has twenty children.

5. Who refuses to be satisfied with the men in her room?
(a) Madame Rosepettle's piranha.
(b) Rosalie.
(c) Madame Rosepettle.
(d) Jonathan's cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Madame Rosepettle seem to make others feel?

2. What is the occupation of the men coming into the hotel room?

3. According to Scene 1, why is Madame Rosepettle in mourning?

4. How would the plot of the first scene be described?

5. Which term is incorporated into many characters' names?

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