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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 categorize Weber as in Act 2, Scene 3?
2. What label does the captain give the state of the world to Weber at the bar?
3. What country's silence surprises the captain?
4. What does Harry signal to happen after Quillery exits?
5. What does Harry instruct the girls to do while Quillery is making a scene?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Irene introduces the notion of a game called Idiot's Delight.
1) Describe what Idiot's Delight is and how it fits in with the story of the play.
2) Why did Sherwood choose the game Irene is referring to as the title of the play? What might it represent for the theme or message he is conveying?
3) Why do you think the author had Irene bring the title into the play? What is the significance of her character and how did it add to the weight of the title?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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