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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what does Jonathan draw Xs in Scene 1?
(a) His mother's handkerchief.
(b) His hand.
(c) The bedspread.
(d) Paper.

2. What is the occupation of the men coming into the hotel room?
(a) Bellboys.
(b) Hotel owners.
(c) Concierges.
(d) Taxicab drivers.

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

4. How can the type of theater Kopit tries to depict be characterized?
(a) Logical.
(b) Realist.
(c) Absurd.
(d) Practical.

5. How are the men described as they try to figure out what to do with the object?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Nonchalant.
(c) Carefree.
(d) Tickled.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the author suggest will become Madame Rosepettle's next lover?

2. What does Madame Rosepettle ask the bellboys about in the harbor?

3. Which character can be described as forceful and rude?

4. Why does Madame Rosepettle complain to the bellboys about her piranha?

5. What does Madame Rosepettle's piranha eat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jonathan bring up the topic of his mother's Venus flytraps?

2. What are some of the ridiculous and absurd features in Scene 1?

3. What attractive qualities do you think Rosalie sees in Jonathan?

4. From what you know in Scene 1, do you like Jonathan? Why or why not?

5. Why doesn't Madame Rosepettle want any light in the hotel room? Why is this ironic?

6. What role does the telescope play in Jonathan's relationship with Rosalie?

7. How do you explain Jonathan's decision to kill the fish and plants?

8. Why does Jonathan offer to make a telescope for Rosalie? Does this desire make sense?

9. In what way is Jonathan passive-aggressive toward his mother?

10. What does Rosalie say to Madame Rosepettle in return? What does this tell you about her character?

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