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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the Cherrys enjoying at the beginning of Act 2, Scene1?
(a) Cocktails.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Hors d'oeuvres.
(d) Cigars.

2. What does Harry signal to happen after Quillery exits?
(a) Drinks are on the house.
(b) The orchestra to begin playing.
(c) Everyone should remain silent.
(d) The card games should continue.

3. In the Cherrys' opinion, what does the rest of the world lack, in comparison to their own country?
(a) World influence.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Strength.
(d) A competent military.

4. What does Weber say he furnishes the "little people" with?
(a) An illusion of power.
(b) The envy of profiting.
(c) The power of fear.
(d) The threat of war.

5. What are there many of in California, according to Irene?
(a) Italians.
(b) British people.
(c) French people.
(d) Russians.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Harry listening to Irene's stories in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What year does Harry believe he and Irene had an affair?

3. Who tries to intervene on Quillery's behalf, but is rejected by Quillery himself?

4. What type of planes are Irene and Weber talking about in the first scene of Act 2?

5. What label does the captain give the state of the world to Weber at the bar?

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