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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. Who scolds the men in the hotel room?

2. Which character is best described as wealthy, bossy, and eccentric?

3. In what country does the play take place?

4. What is the reaction from the men to the object in the hotel room?

5. In Scene 1, dialogue and characters seem to be ________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the author present Jonathan's character in Scene 1?

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

5. What is Commodore Roseabove like? Do you like him?

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

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

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

9. Why did Madame Rosepettle decide to marry Albert Rosepettle?

10. How can you explain the minimal amount of reaction to corpses in Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify at least three instances of foreshadowing in Kopit's novel. Why would Kopit include these instances? How would the story change if they had not been included?

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

How is Kopit's story ultimately resolved? Do you think the plot was adequately resolved? In your opinion, what could have been added (or removed) to make it more meaningful?

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