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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does God leave humans to, according to Irene?

2. How is Harry listening to Irene's stories in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. What is every government doing, according to the captain in his conversation with Weber?

4. What does Harry initially tell Irene about himself.

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

How do the Cherrys represent the British attitude as it relates to war? How do they represent the British involvement in the war? In what ways do their characters provide a contrast to the other characters from different countries? What does that contrast add to the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail Irene's story about her adventure as she relates it to Harry. What specific parts of it are possible reasons for why Harry doubts her? Also, what is significant about the role of the Americans in her story and how does it relate to Harry's role in the play?

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