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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one of the soldiers arm himself with as he approaches Quillery?

2. Where is the captain getting his information from at the start of the second scene in Act 2?

3. What does Weber "compliment" Irene for being?

4. What is the captain a little concerned about as he is talking with Weber?

5. Who convinces Weber to stay for the entertainment as he is getting ready to leave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Act 3, Irene is betrayed by Weber.

1) What does Weber use against Irene to betray her? How did she unintentionally contribute to it throughout the play? What are the possible motivations for Weber's reprehensible actions?

2) Describe how Irene responds at first, and then how she eventually views the betrayal. What new part of her character does it illustrate and why is it important to the rest of the play's events?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe Quillery in detail, including his views on the war and possible reasons for them. Also, how does he relate to the overall theme of the play and what is his main purpose?

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