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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the scene "I, Lothar Berfelde" Charlotte talks about being manipulated by what organization?

2. How many records has Charlotte had during her lifetime?

3. How old is Charlotte as the play begins?

4. Which of the following does Charlotte's father not threaten to shoot?

5. For how many years has Charlotte had her phonograph?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Doug gain Charlotte's approval to write her story?

2. Who is John Marks and what is his relevance to the story?

3. How does Charlotte come to kill her father?

4. Why is John hesitant to interview Charlotte himself?

5. What does the author, Doug Wright, explore in the first five sections of I AM MY OWN WIFE?

6. What is the scene entitled "Translating Tante Luise" about?

7. Why did Charlotte recreate the tavern after the fall of The Berlin Wall?

8. What does Charlotte recall about playing records during World War II?

9. What information does Charlotte share about the phonograph and her record collection?

10. Who is Doug and what lengths has he gone to to interview Charlotte?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Charlotte. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Charlotte?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Wright is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, and then briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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