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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Doug request of Charlotte before he begins writing?
(a) Support.
(b) Publicity.
(c) Historical documents.
(d) Money.

2. What precious stone is in the phonograph needle?
(a) Diamond.
(b) Emerald.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Sapphire.

3. For how many years did Charlotte operate the tavern under the nose of the Communists?
(a) 17.
(b) 10.
(c) 30.
(d) 3.

4. Why does the Cultural Minister of Germany present Charlotte with an award?
(a) For preserving German history.
(b) For philanthropic work.
(c) For art preservation work.
(d) For diplomatic services.

5. Into what character does Charlotte abruptly transfer?
(a) John Marker.
(b) Martin Marks.
(c) John Marks.
(d) Groucho Marks.

6. While at her aunt's home, Charlotte learns the joys of ______________________.
(a) Dressing in women's clothes.
(b) Gardening.
(c) Playing the violin.
(d) Cooking.

7. Charlotte recalls her Tante Louise telling her to be as smart as __________________.
(a) The snakes.
(b) A whip.
(c) A tack.
(d) A razor.

8. At what time of year does Charlotte tell Doug to come to Germany?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

9. I AM MY OWN WIFE is the story of whom?
(a) Charlene van Moore.
(b) Charlene von Mufflin.
(c) Charlotte von Maelstrom.
(d) Charlotte von Mahlsdorf.

10. Who is John Marks?
(a) A Texas oilman.
(b) A Texas newsman.
(c) A Texas cattleman.
(d) A Texas lawyer.

11. Who was Charlotte's aunt?
(a) Aunt Loretta.
(b) Aunt Lulu.
(c) Aunt Luise.
(d) Aunt Lorene.

12. What is a recurring theme in Act 1?
(a) The power to overcome obstacles.
(b) The search for love.
(c) Charlotte's love of phonographs.
(d) The terror inflicted by the Nazis.

13. What would happen to Charlotte if she broke her oath?
(a) She would be deported.
(b) She would be executed.
(c) She would be prosecuted.
(d) She would be imprisoned.

14. The first scene of Act 1 is entitled ____________________________.
(a) And the Band Played On.
(b) A Diary of Sorts.
(c) A Lecture on the Phonograph.
(d) Memories and Music.

15. When does Doug have his first interview with Charlotte?
(a) January, 2003.
(b) January, 1973.
(c) January,993.
(d) January, 1983.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Auf Deutsch" Doug is panicked about _____________________.

2. How does Tante Luise get Charlotte's father to leave her home?

3. Who accompanies Doug to the interview to translate?

4. Where did Charlotte's aunt live?

5. What is Charlotte's given name?

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