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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. Where does the play take place?
(a) Havana.
(b) Miami.
(c) Buenos Aires.
(d) Paris.

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

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

4. What type of room do the men enter as they are coming into the hotel room?
(a) Kitchenette.
(b) Bedroom.
(c) Closet.
(d) Bathroom.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which phrase best describes Jonathan in terms of his relationship with his mother?

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

4. In Scene 1, dialogue and characters seem to be ________________.

5. By the end of Scene 1, is Madame Rosepettle depicted as self-centered?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Madame Rosepettle's husband finally die? Why did Madame Rosepettle find this funny?

2. What does the commodore think when Madame Rosepettle tells him about her husband?

3. Describe the interaction between the third bellboy and Madame Rosepettle.

4. What does Madame Rosepettle give the bellboys as a tip? What does this tell you about Madame Rosepettle?

5. Why do many characters have "rose" incorporated into their names? What do you think this symbolizes?

6. Why did Madame Rosepettle decide to marry Albert Rosepettle?

7. How does the author present Jonathan's character in Scene 1?

8. When does Jonathan kill Rosalie?

9. Why is Madame Rosepettle particularly interested in the yacht in the harbor?

10. What do you make of Jonathan's fear of leaving his hotel room?

(see the answer keys)

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