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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Sherwood uses the guests in the hotel to illustrate the various dispositions of countries at the time, what do the Cherrys represent?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Hope.
(c) Arrogance.
(d) Greed.

2. What has led to the decrease in tourism, affecting the hotel's business?
(a) The time of year.
(b) The war.
(c) The threat of a government takeover.
(d) The lack of snow.

3. What does Quillery think about Dr. Waldersee's research?
(a) It is worthless.
(b) It is impossible.
(c) It is extremely valuable.
(d) It is fabricated.

4. As Weber explains to Irene, what is vulnerable now that the planes have left?
(a) The Swiss Alps.
(b) The airfield.
(c) The train station.
(d) The Italian Alps.

5. What fascinates the men in the hotel about Irene's demeanor?
(a) Her self-assurance.
(b) Her shyness.
(c) Her vulnerability.
(d) Her arrogance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Don disgruntled at the beginning of the play?

2. As Don and Irene discover at the end of Act 1, how many countries can be seen from the main window of the hotel?

3. Why is Dr. Waldersee distressed when he first enters the hotel?

4. What is the top priority for Quillery as the Italian officers rush out of the hotel?

5. What are the roads closed to, according to the captain in Act 1?

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