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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry begin playing on the piano for Irene in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. Who wounded Irene during her adventures?

3. What composer does Irene tell Harry used to play for her when she was younger?

4. Who does Harry ask to dance as Act 2, Scene 2 ends?

5. What does Irene call Harry as he begins to comment further on Weber?

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

Explain the contradicting messages that Harry gets in Act 3 from the captain and Irene. Is the captain trying to reassure Harry for his own personal sake or is it to ease Harry's mind? How does Irene convince Harry that she is in danger? What do the reasons she provides mean to the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Chronicle the character of Dr. Waldersee throughout the play. How has he changed? In what ways has he remained the same? Overall, is he the character who made the biggest change in plans? Why or why not? What statement does his decision make at the end of the play? What does it say about his professional integrity and values in general? Why was his character chosen to represent Germany in the play?

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