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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many lines does Jonathan have in Scene 1?
2. According to Scene 1, why is Madame Rosepettle in mourning?
3. This play is a reaction to what artistic concept?
4. What is the occupation of the men coming into the hotel room?
5. How can the type of theater Kopit tries to depict be characterized?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the last line of the play? How is this meaningful?
2. Describe the interaction between the third bellboy and Madame Rosepettle.
3. From the information given in Scene 2, is Rosalie a good or a bad influence on Jonathan?
4. From what you know in Scene 1, do you like Jonathan? Why or why not?
5. Why does Madame Rosepettle refer to Jonathan by different names each time she speaks to him?
6. In what way is Scene 3 dream-like?
7. Why does Jonathan bring up the topic of his mother's Venus flytraps?
8. What do you make of Jonathan's claim that he is fulfilled by his coin and stamp collections?
9. Do you think Madame Rosepettle is insane? Why or why not?
10. Why doesn't Madame Rosepettle want any light in the hotel room? Why is this ironic?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The title of Kopit's work, Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Momma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad, seems straightforward yet indicates a particular significance about one character. In your opinion, why does Kopit choose this particular title for his work? What does this title signify? What does it tell readers about the story?
Essay Topic 2
How would you describe the development of the relationship between Jonathan and Rosalie? Why do you think Jonathan becomes so quickly attached to her? What benefits do both characters derive from the relationship?
Essay Topic 3
Which character in Kopit's book is most likable? Why? Which character do you like the least? What is it about that particular character that causes you to dislike him or her?
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