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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did Harry work his way through college?
2. What does Irene call Harry as he begins to comment further on Weber?
3. What does Irene say about her name to Harry?
4. What spirit does Irene say her father had?
5. What does Harry do when he is convinced Irene is the one he met earlier?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Harry contribute to the mood of the hotel guests? Describe three instances where he provided a diversion for them to shield them from the dangers of war. Why is this an essential part of his character?
Essay Topic 2
Harry is the only one who sees through Irene and questions her stories about her background.
1) What does Irene's reaction to Harry's skepticism reflect in her character? What are the possible motivations for her to respond in that way?
2) What does Harry's recollection of Irene signify? Why is his recognition of her so important to the main theme? How does it possibly put them both at risk?
Essay Topic 3
In Act 3, Irene is betrayed by Weber.
1) What does Weber use against Irene to betray her? How did she unintentionally contribute to it throughout the play? What are the possible motivations for Weber's reprehensible actions?
2) Describe how Irene responds at first, and then how she eventually views the betrayal. What new part of her character does it illustrate and why is it important to the rest of the play's events?
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