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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What kind of a dancer does Irene label Harry?
2. How did Harry work his way through college?
3. Who does Quillery get his information from about the war in Act 2, Scene 2?
4. What does Harry resemble to the other guests?
5. How does Irene respond to Harry's assertion that the two did share a night together years earlier?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The theme of Idiot's Delight is the use of characters to reflect the various countries involved in the war. Since it was written in 1939, the author did not yet know what effect America would have on the war. Keeping that in mind, what does it say about his decision to have an American represent the hero in the story? How might it actually have foreshadowed real events that would take place years later? How does Harry symbolize America and what do his heroic actions at the end of the play say about the statement Sherwood is making?
Essay Topic 2
Chronicle the character of Dr. Waldersee throughout the play. How has he changed? In what ways has he remained the same? Overall, is he the character who made the biggest change in plans? Why or why not? What statement does his decision make at the end of the play? What does it say about his professional integrity and values in general? Why was his character chosen to represent Germany in the play?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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