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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. This play is a reaction to what artistic concept?
2. What is the title of the person who stands up for himself to Madame Rosepettle?
3. What does Jonathan's relationship with his mother seem to be like?
4. Which phrase best describes Jonathan in terms of his relationship with his mother?
5. How does Jonathan treat the bellboys?
Short Essay Questions
1. Would you like to live the lifestyle Madame Rosepettle leads? Why or why not?
2. Describe Jonathan and his surroundings at the beginning of Scene 3.
3. Does Madame Rosepettle treat the commodore with respect? Why or why not?
4. Why does Madame Rosepettle refer to Jonathan by different names each time she speaks to him?
5. What is Madame Rosepettle's bedroom like? Does this describe what you would have expected?
6. What role does the telescope play in Jonathan's relationship with Rosalie?
7. From what you know in Scene 1, do you like Jonathan? Why or why not?
8. In what way is Scene 3 dream-like?
9. What does the commodore think when Madame Rosepettle tells him about her husband?
10. How does Jonathan react to Madame Rosepettle in Scene 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Identify the climax of this story and the series of events leading up to the climax. How did characters respond to the climax? What did Kopit include in his story to insure that the climax would be as powerful and meaningful as possible?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
How does Kopit incorporate the concept of man versus self in his play? Which character do you think is the best example of man versus self and why?
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