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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 warn Harry about Weber?
(a) He is a spy.
(b) He is a German supporter.
(c) He is an avid war enthusiast.
(d) He is an arms industry organizer.

2. What is the top priority for Quillery as the Italian officers rush out of the hotel?
(a) Avoiding arrest.
(b) Outrunning them.
(c) Stopping the war.
(d) Crossing the border.

3. What takes Weber away at the end of Act 2, Scene1?
(a) A former friend.
(b) He leaves in fear.
(c) Harry asks to speak with him.
(d) Business.

4. How does Irene respond to the notion of an air raid while talking to Weber?
(a) She is gleeful.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She is distressed.
(d) She is clearly confused.

5. What kind of research does Dr. Waldersee do?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Mental illness.
(c) Sports medicine.
(d) Alzheimer's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Quillery say will benefit from the war?

2. What does Irene tell about her relatives as she is entertaining other hotel guests at the end of the first scene in Act 2?

3. What kind of music does the hotel feature?

4. According to Quillery, who will pay for Weber's profession?

5. Why are the Cherrys upset over the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the interesting thing about the original function for the hotel's building, and how does Quillery point it out to Harry?

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

3. In response to Dr. Waldersee's assessment of his opinions, what does Quillery say about the doctor's research and where he will end up?

4. What is Irene telling Harry about in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?

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

6. What was different about Irene when Harry first met her? What was similar about her?

7. What is interesting about Irene and Weber's relationship as they talk in the second scene of Act 2?

8. Why does Quillery object to Weber's line of work and what is his theory on who is paying for it?

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

10. 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?

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