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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. Which of the following is not a name Madame Rosepettle calls her son?

2. Which word describes the hotel where Scene 1 takes place?

3. Who does Madame Rosepettle plan to meet at the end of Scene 1?

4. What breaks off of the object being moved by the men?

5. Which character can be described as forceful and rude?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the commodore think when Madame Rosepettle tells him about her husband?

3. Does Madame Rosepettle treat the commodore with respect? Why or why not?

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

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

6. What personality quirks of characters in Scene 1 are particularly shocking?

7. Why do you think Madame Rosepettle never wants Jonathan to leave the hotel room?

8. Why does Jonathan offer to make a telescope for Rosalie? Does this desire make sense?

9. How does the theme of sexuality emerge in Scene 2?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some have identified the plot of Oh Dad, Poor Dad as somewhat ridiculous and/or confusing. Would you agree or disagree? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Kopit uses a narrative point of view throughout his entire play. Why do you think he chooses to write this way? What are the pros and cons of using this point of view in this particular story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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