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

2. Why does Jonathan draw Xs in Scene 1?
(a) He didn't understand his mother.
(b) He is being rebellious.
(c) He is making a map.
(d) He likes to doodle.

3. When Madame Rosepettle speaks to her son, how does he answer her?
(a) Kindly.
(b) Hesitantly.
(c) Assertively.
(d) Harshly.

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

5. What is the reaction from the men to the object in the hotel room?
(a) They laugh.
(b) They scream and run away.
(c) They are horrified.
(d) They do not react.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Madame Rosepettle want any sunlight to enter the room?

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

3. What happens to the group of bellboys as more things are moved into the hotel room?

4. Who does Madame Rosepettle tell to make a note to have the bellboys fired?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. At what point does Jonathan's father's body come out of the closet? Is this at an appropriate time, in terms of symbolism?

4. What is Rosalie's job? Does she enjoy it?

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

6. From the information given in Scene 2, is Rosalie a good or a bad influence on Jonathan?

7. How does Madame Rosepettle treat the bellboys in Scene 1?

8. How does Madame Rosepettle react to Rosalie being in Jonathan's room?

9. Do you think Madame Rosepettle is insane? Why or why not?

10. Do you notice any strengths of Madame Rosepettle's character in Scene 1? If so, what are they?

(see the answer keys)

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