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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following words does not describe Jonathan's character?
(a) Humble.
(b) Modest.
(c) Strong.
(d) Passive.

2. Why does Jonathan offer to make something for Rosalie?
(a) So they can spend more time together.
(b) So she will feel obligated to him.
(c) So she can watch him too.
(d) So she won't ever forget him.

3. What does Rosalie do when Jonathan refuses her invitation?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She yells at him.
(c) She turns away from him and cries.
(d) She asks him why.

4. Which themes are expressed in Scene 2?
(a) Family ties and forgiveness.
(b) Self-respect and compassion for others.
(c) Sexuality and loneliness.
(d) Solace and growth.

5. What does Jonathan do as he is speaking with Rosalie in Scene 2?
(a) Stutters.
(b) Washes his hands.
(c) Waters the plants.
(d) Eats.

6. What does Rosalie call Jonathan?
(a) Albert.
(b) Edward.
(c) Jonny.
(d) Robinson.

7. Why won't Jonathan leave the hotel room?
(a) He is afraid of the sunshine.
(b) He likes the room.
(c) He is watching his mother's cat.
(d) His mother would not approve.

8. How old is Rosalie?
(a) It is unclear.
(b) About Jonathan's age.
(c) 45.
(d) 60.

9. What does Jonathan say he finds particularly fulfilling?
(a) His stamp collection.
(b) Watching birds.
(c) His relationship with Madame Rosepettle.
(d) Sleeping.

10. What are Jonathan and Rosalie doing at the beginning of Scene 2?
(a) Sitting and talking.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Playing a game.

11. How many children are with Rosalie when Jonathan first sees her?
(a) Two.
(b) It is unclear.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

12. What was Rosalie doing with the children when Jonathan first saw her?
(a) Babysitting.
(b) Eating ice cream.
(c) Going to school.
(d) Swinging.

13. Why hasn't Rosalie ever met the parents of the children Rosalie is with?
(a) They are in the hospital.
(b) They are working all the time.
(c) They are important politicians.
(d) The author doesn't say why.

14. Which character likely has the most active life in this play?
(a) Rosalie.
(b) Madame Rosepettle.
(c) Commodore Roseabove.
(d) Jonathan.

15. How does Madame Rosepettle treat Rosalie?
(a) Disrespectfully.
(b) Like a guest.
(c) Cordially.
(d) Like her own daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his reaction to being called a different name, what does Jonathan do?

2. What parental act are the parents of the children Rosalie spends time with sure to enforce?

3. Who makes Jonathan's decisions for him?

4. Who leaves the hotel room second at the end of Scene 2?

5. What is the difference between Madame Rosepettle and the parents of the children Rosalie spends time with?

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