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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Dr. Waldersee distressed when he first enters the hotel?
(a) Because he has lost his medical equipment.
(b) Because he has been denied access to Italy.
(c) Because he has been denied access to Switzerland.
(d) Because he is afraid of cold weather.

2. What are the Cherrys talking about when Act 2 opens?
(a) The importance of war.
(b) The end of the war.
(c) The possibility of war.
(d) The reason for the war.

3. Where does Weber inform Irene the planes are headed?
(a) Russia.
(b) Paris.
(c) Germany.
(d) Britain.

4. Who will Dr. Waldersee be a pawn for, according to Quillery?
(a) The British monarchy.
(b) The French military.
(c) The Italian soldiers.
(d) The Nazi regime.

5. How do the men view Irene's accent?
(a) Hard to understand.
(b) Annoying.
(c) Exotic.
(d) Primitive.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their conversation in Act 2, Scene 1, what kind of an air raid does Weber tell Irene is possible?

2. What does Quillery think about Dr. Waldersee's research?

3. Who does Irene talk to at the end of Act 2's opening scene?

4. As Weber explains to Irene, what is vulnerable now that the planes have left?

5. What fascinates the men in the hotel about Irene's demeanor?

(see the answer key)

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