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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Irene remark to Harry about Quillery's arrest?
2. What color hair did Irene have in Harry's memory?
3. What does the person Irene reminds Harry of mean to him?
4. How is Weber associated with war?
5. What country's silence surprises the captain?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Harry is the only one who sees through Irene and questions her stories about her background.
1) What does Irene's reaction to Harry's skepticism reflect in her character? What are the possible motivations for her to respond in that way?
2) What does Harry's recollection of Irene signify? Why is his recognition of her so important to the main theme? How does it possibly put them both at risk?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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