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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Weber's former wife left him because his income came from what?
2. How is Harry listening to Irene's stories in Act 2, Scene 3?
3. What kind of lights does the hotel feature?
4. What does Harry signal to happen after Quillery exits?
5. What does Weber "compliment" Irene for being?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Weber is portrayed in a different way than the other characters. What impression does he first make and why did Sherwood choose it for the character? What is significant about the way Weber responds to the hotel in comparison to some of the other characters, like Harry and Irene? What does it tell the audience about Weber and how does it lead to his actions in the future.
Essay Topic 2
Location is a key element in the play and the author uses it strategically in order to develop the characters and the plot.
1) Describe the location of the hotel and three examples of events or situations where it was important to the play's story.
2) In your opinion, which character was affected the most by the location of the hotel? Which character was affected the least? Use the play to provide examples to support your positions.
Essay Topic 3
Describe the conversation between Irene and Weber in Act 2, Scene 2.
1) What are Weber's views on war and how do they fit into his business plans? What does that say about his character and how does it give the audience clues about what he is capable of later in the play?
2) How does Irene respond to Weber's business and what is surprising about it? Explain the possible motives for why she responds this way and what they signify for her character.
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