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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. What disability does Jonathan struggle with?
2. What does Madame Rosepettle say about the tip she gives the bellboys?
3. Where does Madame Rosepettle say she received the best treatment?
4. What does the reader think Madame Rosepettle's next relationship will be like?
5. What is the occupation of the men coming into the hotel room?
Short Essay Questions
1. The commodore's chair seems to move on its own in Scene 3. How do you explain this?
2. How does Madame Rosepettle react to the commodore?
3. What impact does Jonathan's speech impediment have on readers' perceptions of his character?
4. What do you make of Jonathan's claim that he is fulfilled by his coin and stamp collections?
5. Why does Jonathan offer to make a telescope for Rosalie? Does this desire make sense?
6. Why did Madame Rosepettle decide to marry Albert Rosepettle?
7. From what you know in Scene 1, do you like Jonathan? Why or why not?
8. How does the theme of sexuality emerge in Scene 2?
9. How did Madame Rosepettle's husband finally die? Why did Madame Rosepettle find this funny?
10. In what way is Jonathan passive-aggressive toward his mother?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Identify the concept of a tragic hero (or heroine). Describe one character in Kopit's play that you think can be described as a tragic hero, and explain what makes the character fit the description. Why does Kopit decide to include this particular character in his book? What does he or she represent?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Kopit uses a great deal of imagery in this play, particularly in the final chapters. What specific examples of imagery did Kopit include? How does this imagery add to the readers' experience of the story?
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