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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children are with Rosalie when Jonathan first sees her?

2. Who leaves the hotel room second at the end of Scene 2?

3. How many times does the cuckoo clock chirp in Scene 2?

4. What does Kopit indicate Rosalie yearns for?

5. Who storms into the room after the cuckoo clock chirps?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several instances of irony in Kopit's book. Identify at least one of these instances and describe why Kopit may have used irony when describing this particular situation.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Madame Rosepettle and Jonathan. How are their lives different? How are the characters the same?

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