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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harry initially tell Irene about himself.
(a) That he is not very interesting.
(b) That he is not as smart as he looks.
(c) That he is not very good at story telling.
(d) That he is as mysterious as her.

2. What causes the train to stop as the play opens?
(a) Suspicion of war.
(b) Maintenance issues.
(c) The inclimate weather.
(d) Suspicion of spies on board the train.

3. What will happen to the other people Harry is traveling with if he does not leave immediately as Irene reveals her feelings?
(a) They will tell the captain.
(b) They will be killed.
(c) They will miss the train.
(d) They will leave without him.

4. What does Irene say to the captain as he is getting ready to leave at the end?
(a) She asks him to reconsider.
(b) She thanks him.
(c) She tells him to be careful.
(d) She tells him to kill Weber.

5. What does the audience hear in the background as Harry and Irene talk alone in Act 3?
(a) Bombs.
(b) The train moving.
(c) Screams.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Irene doing as Harry returns in Act 3?

2. Where did the Russians go after their act split from Harry's act?

3. Where does Irene sit as the guests all leave?

4. Who tries to intervene on Quillery's behalf, but is rejected by Quillery himself?

5. What has Don disgruntled at the beginning of the play?

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