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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Madame Rosepettle ask the bellboys about in the harbor?
(a) A yacht.
(b) A seal.
(c) A castle.
(d) A restaurant.

3. Who follows Madame Rosepettle around the room?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) Albert Rosepettle.
(c) Her lover.
(d) The bellboys.

4. What quality does Madame Rosepettle admit to not being?
(a) Loyal.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Trustworthy.
(d) Funny.

5. What does Madame Rosepettle say about the tip she gives the bellboys?
(a) They earned it with their hard work.
(b) They don't deserve it.
(c) It is all she has.
(d) It is very valuable.

6. According to Scene 1, why is Madame Rosepettle in mourning?
(a) Jonathan's cat is sick.
(b) She has lost her inheritance.
(c) Her mother has died.
(d) It is unclear.

7. Who scolds the men in the hotel room?
(a) Madame Rosepettle.
(b) Commodore Roseabove.
(c) Jonathan.
(d) Their boss.

8. What does Madame Rosepettle give the men as a tip?
(a) Stamps and coins.
(b) Cash.
(c) A blank check.
(d) Her plants.

9. What happens to the object after something is broken off of it?
(a) It is placed on the bed.
(b) It falls to the ground.
(c) It becomes much lighter.
(d) Nothing.

10. Who does Madame Rosepettle plan to meet at the end of Scene 1?
(a) Rosalie.
(b) Commodore Roseabove.
(c) Jonathan's father.
(d) Her ex-husband.

11. Which character can be described as forceful and rude?
(a) Madame Rosepettle.
(b) The bellboy.
(c) Jonathan.
(d) Rosalie.

12. What does the reader think Madame Rosepettle's next relationship will be like?
(a) Loving.
(b) Unpleasant.
(c) Trusting.
(d) Secretive.

13. This play is a reaction to what artistic concept?
(a) Minimalism.
(b) Classicism.
(c) Renaissance.
(d) Dadaism.

14. What does Madame Rosepettle's piranha eat?
(a) Steak.
(b) Shrimp.
(c) Salad.
(d) Cats.

15. On the surface, how is Madame Rosepettle defined?
(a) Beautiful and extravagant.
(b) Soft and warm.
(c) Clean and smooth.
(d) Ugly and demanding.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the title of the person who stands up for himself to Madame Rosepettle?

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

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

5. How does Jonathan treat the bellboys?

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