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Idiot's Delight | Quiz

Robert E. Sherwood
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Idiot's Delight | Quiz

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1)

Where does Irene indicate a desire to be, in the first scene of Act 2? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Britain.
Russia.
America.
Paris.
2)

What does Irene acknowledge to the captain about her situation? (from Act 3)

That he should be proud of himself.
That it is not his fault.
That it is his fault.
That he doesn't know what he is doing.
3)

What is Weber drinking at the beginning of Act 2's second scene? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Brandy.
Champagne.
Wine.
Beer.
4)

What does Irene tell about her relatives as she is entertaining other hotel guests at the end of the first scene in Act 2? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Their war experiences.
Family secrets.
The reason she left them.
Stories.
5)

What is Idiot's Delight, as described by Irene? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

A childhood game.
The name of the orchestra.
A game God plays.
A play she read once.
6)

Who does Quillery get his information from about the war in Act 2, Scene 2? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Weber.
A mechanic.
The captain.
The train attendant.
7)

What does Irene say to the captain as he is getting ready to leave at the end? (from Act 3)

She tells him to be careful.
She asks him to reconsider.
She tells him to kill Weber.
She thanks him.
8)

What does the captain warn Harry and Irene of in the ending of the play? (from Act 3)

The Italian soldiers are coming.
The German army is coming.
The French planes are coming.
The British are coming.
9)

Who tells Quillery he is unwelcome at the hotel as he interrupts the entertainment? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Weber.
The Italian soldiers.
The captain.
Don.
10)

Where is the captain getting his information from at the start of the second scene in Act 2? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

The newspaper.
Weber.
The radio.
A messenger.
11)

What does Harry begin playing on the piano for Irene in Act 2, Scene 3? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Cantique D'Amour.
Barcarolle.
Concerto Symphonique.
Kak Stranna.
12)

What does Harry signal to happen after Quillery exits? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

The orchestra to begin playing.
The card games should continue.
Drinks are on the house.
Everyone should remain silent.
13)

What does Irene praise Weber for? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

His monetary contributions to the war.
His skill.
His generosity.
His opinions.
14)

What is Irene's reaction to being delayed? (from Act 3)

She is upset.
She is confused.
She is happy to stay at the hotel.
She does not care.
15)

As Sherwood uses the guests in the hotel to illustrate the various dispositions of countries at the time, what do the Cherrys represent? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Ignorance.
Greed.
Hope.
Arrogance.
16)

What did Harry do during the act with the mind reader? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Got clues from the audience.
Played the piano.
Sang the songs as the audience asked questions.
Held the question cards.
17)

How long will Irene be detained? (from Act 3)

At least a day.
At least a month.
At least a week.
At least two weeks.
18)

What type of American does Irene label Harry in their talk during the third scene in Act 3? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Exciting.
Boring.
Typical.
Different.
19)

What does Irene finally admit to Harry in Act 3? (from Act 3)

That she has a valid passport.
That she was the girl he met years ago.
That she should have never come to the hotel.
That she is scared.
20)

What are Harry and Irene planning to do as they continue to talk alone in the bar at the end of Act 3? (from Act 3)

Stay at the hotel forever.
Develop an act.
Find a way to stop the war.
Be married.
21)

What does Harry have the band play as the soldiers walk into the bar? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

The Italian War Theme.
The Italian March.
The Fascist March.
The Fascist Anthem.
22)

What does Irene think of Harry's current work? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

It is beneath him.
It is impressive.
It fits him.
It is too good for him.
23)

What eventually happens to Quillery for his disruption at the hotel? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

He is reasoned with by Don.
He is warned by the owner.
He is arrested.
He is silenced.
24)

What color hair did Irene have in Harry's memory? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Brown.
Blonde.
Red.
Black.
25)

Who does Irene talk to at the end of Act 2's opening scene? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

The Cherrys.
Harry.
Don.
Quillery.
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