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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where are Irene and Weber at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
2. What does Irene tell Weber she is not bound by?
3. What does Irene thank for the Cherrys' ample meal?
4. What kind of idealist is Harry, according to Irene?
5. What does Harry categorize Weber as in Act 2, Scene 3?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Act 2, Scene 3, Irene and Harry finally have the chance to talk away from the other guests.
1) How were the two characters portrayed in a way that established a connection or relationship between them from the beginning of the play? Why is that important to the story?
2) Describe what makes Harry the person who understands Irene better than the other guests. How does his character traits make him the best person to connect with her?
3) In what ways are Harry and Irene similar? What are some important differences between them? How do these similarities and differences contribute to their connection? Why is their relationship so important to the play's central theme?
Essay Topic 2
How does Harry contribute to the mood of the hotel guests? Describe three instances where he provided a diversion for them to shield them from the dangers of war. Why is this an essential part of his character?
Essay Topic 3
The theme of Idiot's Delight is the use of characters to reflect the various countries involved in the war. Since it was written in 1939, the author did not yet know what effect America would have on the war. Keeping that in mind, what does it say about his decision to have an American represent the hero in the story? How might it actually have foreshadowed real events that would take place years later? How does Harry symbolize America and what do his heroic actions at the end of the play say about the statement Sherwood is making?
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