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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan say he finds particularly fulfilling?

2. Why won't Jonathan leave the hotel room?

3. What does Madame Rosepettle say might harm Jonathan out in the world?

4. What are Jonathan and Rosalie doing at the beginning of Scene 2?

5. Which character is experiencing a budding sexual awareness in Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How would you describe the development of the relationship between Jonathan and Rosalie? Why do you think Jonathan becomes so quickly attached to her? What benefits do both characters derive from the relationship?

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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