3. When they ask each other how they ended up in the room, who suggests they should be honest?
(a) Estelle.
(b) Garcin.
(c) Valet.
(d) Inez.

4. What happened to make Estelle's marriage unhappy?
(a) She met a younger man.
(b) Her husband had an affair.
(c) She met Garcin.
(d) She met Inez.

5. Which character says "I don't care much for men anyway"?
(a) Florence.
(b) Garcin.
(c) Estelle.
(d) Inez.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Inez die of?

2. Inez recognizes what a torturer looks like from...

3. How many times was Garcin shot?

4. Whom does Garcin see in his vision?

5. When Estelle enters the room, who is already there?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Inez's reaction to the Estelle's and Garcin's reasons for why they are in the room.

2. What are some of the things that cause tension between Inez and Garcin?

3. What does Garcin in his shirtsleeves stand for? Why does Estelle say she cannot stand a man in his shirtsleeves?

4. What does Estelle say about why she thinks she is in the room?

5. What kinds of differences are established between the three characters when Estelle asks if the other two have ever attended a country party at the home of one of her friends?

6. What makes Inez realize that they are supposed to be each other's torturers?

7. Why do you think the author shows Garcin looking at his colleagues relaxing at the end of the day, smoking cigars?

8. What are some examples of foreshadowing in the first part of the play?

9. What does Estelle complain about when she enters the room?

10. Why are eyes and "not looking at each other" symbolically important at this part in the play?

(see the answer keys)

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