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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the guests do as Harry makes his recommendation after Quillery is gone?

2. What does Harry have the band play as the soldiers walk into the bar?

3. Who tells Quillery he is unwelcome at the hotel as he interrupts the entertainment?

4. What kind of a dancer does Irene label Harry?

5. What does Harry initially tell Irene about himself.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As Harry and Irene talk while waiting for the impending war, many symbols are introduced.

1) Champagne is usually a drink people have when they are celebrating something. What is interesting about the fact that Harry and Irene are drinking champagne at this particular time? What might they be celebrating?

2) As the bomber planes approach for their retaliation, the captain pleads with Harry and Irene to hide and seek cover. How do they respond to his request and what does that symbolize for their characters and their outlook on the situation?

3) How is music used in this part of the play? What is the significance of Harry being at the piano and the type of music he is playing? What does the request Irene makes symbolize for her character?

4) How has Harry been presented throughout the play that makes him the natural person to stay with Irene? What do you think the biggest factor was in his decision to return to the hotel was? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Irene is a central character in the play and the impact of her arrival can be felt immediately.

1) How does Irene cause the other guests to take notice of her? Describe three examples of how her character maintains a level of intrigue and mystery that sets her apart.

2) What is it about the hotel that impresses Irene? What is the significance of the view she appreciates in the main window and how does it foreshadow future events in the play?

Essay Topic 3

In the final act, Irene tells Harry about her feelings for him and who she really is.

1) Why does Sherwood wait until the end of the play for Irene to reveal her identity to Harry and confirm his suspicions about her? What is the dramatic literary effect of this?

2) Describe a possible scenario of what could have happened if she had told him earlier. Would it have prevented her dilemma? Why or why not?

3) Explain why it was necessary for Irene to be in this amount of danger in order for her to admit her identity. How did Harry's response influence her decision?

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