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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. According to Scene 1, why is Madame Rosepettle in mourning?
(a) Jonathan's cat is sick.
(b) Her mother has died.
(c) She has lost her inheritance.
(d) It is unclear.

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

3. Which term is incorporated into many characters' names?
(a) Love.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Petal.
(d) Rose.

4. What does the additional man arrive with in the hotel room?
(a) A suitcase.
(b) A television.
(c) Encyclopedias.
(d) A Dictaphone.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Madame Rosepettle speaks to her son, how does he answer her?

3. Where does Madame Rosepettle say she received the best treatment?

4. Who refuses to be satisfied with the men in her room?

5. This play is a reaction to what artistic concept?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Rosalie call Jonathan by the wrong name?

3. What impact does Jonathan's speech impediment have on readers' perceptions of his character?

4. Would you like to live the lifestyle Madame Rosepettle leads? Why or why not?

5. Why does Madame Rosepettle refer to Jonathan by different names each time she speaks to him?

6. Describe the setting of Scene 1.

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

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

9. How does Madame Rosepettle react to her husband's mistress?

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

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