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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stands beside Quillery as he makes his speech about the united efforts against fascism?
(a) Harry.
(b) Irene.
(c) Mrs. Cherry.
(d) Shirley.

2. Who comments on Harry's singing and dancing after Irene leaves in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Pittaluga.
(b) Dumptsy.
(c) The Captain.
(d) Don.

3. What does Weber believe is instilled in men?
(a) Fear.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Confidence.

4. What does Harry say the girl that reminded him of Irene had?
(a) A good voice and mystery.
(b) A horrible attitude and mystery.
(c) A good attitude and mystery.
(d) A horrible voice and mystery.

5. Who does Quillery get his information from about the war in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The train attendant.
(b) Weber.
(c) A mechanic.
(d) The captain.

6. What does Irene remark to Harry about Quillery's arrest?
(a) It is an unfortunate failure.
(b) It could have been avoided.
(c) It is a painful necessity.
(d) It was unnecessary.

7. What do the guests do as Harry makes his recommendation after Quillery is gone?
(a) Leave.
(b) Dance.
(c) Stay silent.
(d) Run.

8. What kind of people consider Weber a villain, as Irene tells Harry?
(a) Perceptive.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Fearful.

9. What does Weber "compliment" Irene for being?
(a) A charming smuggler.
(b) A charming spy.
(c) A brilliant thief.
(d) A brilliant liar.

10. What kind of idealist is Harry, according to Irene?
(a) Misguided.
(b) Predictable.
(c) Sentimental.
(d) Poor.

11. What does Irene praise Weber for?
(a) His monetary contributions to the war.
(b) His opinions.
(c) His skill.
(d) His generosity.

12. What does Irene say about her name to Harry?
(a) It is uncommon in Russia.
(b) It is common in Russia.
(c) It is uncommon in America.
(d) It is common in America.

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

14. Where is the captain getting his information from at the start of the second scene in Act 2?
(a) Weber.
(b) The radio.
(c) A messenger.
(d) The newspaper.

15. How is Weber associated with war?
(a) He gambles on the outcome.
(b) He profits from it.
(c) He is a spy.
(d) He works for several different governments.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rescues Irene in her story?

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

3. What does Harry categorize Weber as in Act 2, Scene 3?

4. How does Harry describe his feelings for the woman who resembles Irene?

5. What does the person Irene reminds Harry of mean to him?

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