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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Quillery get his information from about the war in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What does Irene tell Weber she is not bound by?

3. What kind of people consider Weber a villain, as Irene tells Harry?

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

5. What does the person Irene reminds Harry of mean to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Idiot's Delight is set in the Hotel Monte Gabriele. Explain the significance of the guests and their backgrounds. How do they establish the main theme of the play?

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

Analyze the argument between Quillery and Dr. Waldersee in Act 2, Scene 1. Describe three examples of where each of them make their strongest arguments. In the end, which character do you think was more effective at delivering their argument? Why?

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