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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. What is Irma's reasoning for why the Chief has forgotten her and her needs?

2. To whom does the Bishop question about the how and why of his becoming a bishop?

3. What does Irma say will happen to her if the rebels succeed?

4. What role does the Girl play with the General?

5. Of what does the second Wounded Soldier complain?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Irma believe will be the victors of this war?

2. Who appears on the balcony?

3. How does Scene 2 open?

4. How do the others react to Roger's castration?

5. What does Irma believe will happen to her business, if the rebels are successful?

6. What are the Central Committee's instructions?

7. What happens when the doorbell rings?

8. Describe the arrival of the Chief of Police.

9. How does Louis feel about Roger's beliefs regarding the revolution?

10. What is the last thing the Envoy reports?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irma runs the whorehouse.

Part 1) Does she have real power? Why or why not?

Part 2) Does she desire power? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does Irma change throughout the play? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The officials appear on the balcony.

Part 1) Why do they appear on the balcony? How do they feel about this appearance? Why do they feel this way?

Part 2) Who is with them? How do they react to this character's presence? Why do they react this way?

Part 3) After leaving the balcony, what are there reactions to the experience? Are you surprised at their reactions? Why or why not?

Part 4) How does this show a change has taken place in their characters?

Essay Topic 3

Irma manages prostitutes.

Part 1) What do the prostitutes do for the visitors? How do the prostitutes feel about the services they provide?

Part 2) Why are the prostitutes hard to replace? Could you deal with a job such as this? Why or why not?

Part 3) Compare these prostitutes with your own assumption about prostitutes. Has your opinion changed? Why or why not?

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