View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Crane states that any room can take on any character depending on ________________.

2. What does Scully tell the Swede that he owes him?

3. What remains the constant source of comfort in the story?

4. What is the Swede doing in his room?

5. What does the Swede say about the nasty weather?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is another card game decided after supper?

2. What words mark the climax of the story?

3. What ensues after the Swede accuses Johnnie of cheating?

4. What do the stove and the cardboard box represent in Chapter 7?

5. How does the fight actually end?

6. How do the cowboy and the Easterner anticipate the fight as they stand in the cold?

7. Explain how each of the characters responds in character to the accusation of cheating.

8. How do the characters remain in their stereotypical roles during and after the fight?

9. How does the author show that Scully has lost all reserves and control of his behavior after the Swede leaves?

10. Describe the weather the men encounter when they go outside for the fight.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stephen Crane was an author known for naturalism in his work. Cite at least three examples of naturalism in THE BLUE HOTEL and give reasons for your answers.

Essay Topic 2

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the stove. What does the stove symbolize for the men? What does it mean for Scully?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Johnnie and the Swede. What are their roles within the story? Why is there such animosity between the two?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 883 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample