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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Quillery prefer over war?
(a) Targeted air strikes.
(b) Martial law.
(c) Political reasoning.
(d) Revolution.

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

3. How do the men view Irene's accent?
(a) Exotic.
(b) Primitive.
(c) Hard to understand.
(d) Annoying.

4. Who does Irene talk to at the end of Act 2's opening scene?
(a) Harry.
(b) Don.
(c) The Cherrys.
(d) Quillery.

5. What causes the train to stop as the play opens?
(a) Maintenance issues.
(b) The inclimate weather.
(c) Suspicion of war.
(d) Suspicion of spies on board the train.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Quillery think about Dr. Waldersee's research?

2. What are the Cherrys enjoying at the beginning of Act 2, Scene1?

3. As Weber explains to Irene, what is vulnerable now that the planes have left?

4. What does Irene do to change the mood of the hotel guests in the first scene of Act 2?

5. What does Quillery believe is stronger than guns or bombs?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harry respond to Irene's dilemma in Act 3?

2. Who is Quillery and what are his thoughts on the war?

3. What is Pittaluga, the owner of Hotel Monte Gabriele, attempting to portray with his general outlook and behavior?

4. What is Irene's reaction to Weber's explanation of his business, and why is it surprising?

5. Who are the heroes of Irene's story and how does it relate to the play?

6. What does Quillery do to provoke the attention of the Italian soldiers?

7. What is a possible motivation for Irene's reaction to Weber's business practices?

8. How does Irene introduce the phrase "Idiot's Delight", and what does it mean?

9. What comments does Harry make about Weber? What does Irene say to Harry in response to his thoughts on Weber, and what are her possible motives?

10. What does Irene tell Harry about her fate at the hotel and why does she believe it to be true?

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