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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. Why does Madame Rosepettle complain to the bellboys about her piranha?
(a) They put it too far away from her bed.
(b) They didn't give it enough water.
(c) They aren't paying attention to it.
(d) They fed it the wrong kind of food.

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

3. Where does Madame Rosepettle say she received the best treatment?
(a) Her own home.
(b) New York City.
(c) Buenos Aires.
(d) Paris.

4. How does Jonathan treat the bellboys?
(a) As if they are invisible.
(b) Harshly.
(c) Kindly.
(d) He does not interact with them at all.

5. What does Jonathan's relationship with his mother seem to be like?
(a) Mutually loving.
(b) Passive-aggressive.
(c) Kind and cordial.
(d) Caring.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character is best described as wealthy, bossy, and eccentric?

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

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

5. Where does the play take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do you make of Jonathan's claim that he is fulfilled by his coin and stamp collections?

2. What are the families that Rosalie works for like?

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

4. Are the characters of Jonathan and the commodore similar? In what way?

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

6. What is Commodore Roseabove like? Do you like him?

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

8. Are the characters of Rosalie and Madame Rosepettle similar in any way? How?

9. How is Rosalie's loneliness described in Scene 2?

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

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