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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality is the hotel's owner, Pittaluga?

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

3. How do the men view Irene's accent?

4. What is Quillery denied, causing him to return to the hotel in the first part of Act 2?

5. Prior to stopping at the hotel, where were the girls with Harry sleeping?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Irene to tell Harry the truth and what does she finally reveal to him?

2. What is the nobility in Harry's actions at the end of the play, and why do they stand out compared to other heroic acts?

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

4. How do Quillery's earlier remarks to Doctor Waldersee come into play after we learn about the doctor's change in destination?

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

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

7. In the larger theme of the play, what do the Cherrys represent?

8. How does Quillery make his entrance in Act 2, Scene 1, and why is he upset?

9. What is Irene's reaction to Weber's betrayal and why is it significant?

10. Who interrupts Harry in Act 2, Scene 2, and what statement does that make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Quillery's actions in the second scene of Act 2. What has him so enraged? Do you think he is justified? Why or why not? Also, describe what happens to him and what that represents for the theme of having characters reflect the war.

Essay Topic 2

Irene is a central character in the play and the impact of her arrival can be felt immediately.

1) How does Irene cause the other guests to take notice of her? Describe three examples of how her character maintains a level of intrigue and mystery that sets her apart.

2) What is it about the hotel that impresses Irene? What is the significance of the view she appreciates in the main window and how does it foreshadow future events in the play?

Essay Topic 3

As Harry and Irene talk while waiting for the impending war, many symbols are introduced.

1) Champagne is usually a drink people have when they are celebrating something. What is interesting about the fact that Harry and Irene are drinking champagne at this particular time? What might they be celebrating?

2) As the bomber planes approach for their retaliation, the captain pleads with Harry and Irene to hide and seek cover. How do they respond to his request and what does that symbolize for their characters and their outlook on the situation?

3) How is music used in this part of the play? What is the significance of Harry being at the piano and the type of music he is playing? What does the request Irene makes symbolize for her character?

4) How has Harry been presented throughout the play that makes him the natural person to stay with Irene? What do you think the biggest factor was in his decision to return to the hotel was? Why?

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