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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who invented the phonograph?
(a) John Glenn.
(b) Marie Curie.
(c) Thomas Edison.
(d) Albert Einstein.

4. Charlotte tells Doug that her father was ______________.
(a) A Nazi.
(b) A priest.
(c) A criminal.
(d) An industrialist.

5. Which of the following miniature pieces does Charlotte not remove from the jewelry box?
(a) Mirror.
(b) Cherry pitter.
(c) Clock.
(d) Sideboard.

6. What is die Gr'nderzeit?
(a) A German noodle dish.
(b) A German sports car.
(c) The period in Germany from 1890 to 1900.
(d) A blessing when someone sneezes.

7. Charlotte does not know if she would have survived the horrible times in her life without what?
(a) Friends.
(b) Wine.
(c) Phonographs.
(d) Books.

8. Who is Minna Mahlich?
(a) A translationist.
(b) A spy.
(c) A governess.
(d) A barmaid.

9. How long did it take for Charlotte to repair her home?
(a) 13 weeks.
(b) 13 months.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 13 years.

10. What does Charlotte discuss in the last scene called "Horns"?
(a) Nazis.
(b) Antiques.
(c) Phonographs.
(d) Dresses.

11. John Marks writes to his friend, Doug, about events in which country?
(a) Italy.
(b) Poland.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

12. What is the one thing that distinguishes Charlotte as a man?
(a) Ears.
(b) Adam's Apple.
(c) Beard.
(d) Hands.

13. According to John, Charlotte's file portrays her as what?
(a) A lesbian.
(b) A Communist.
(c) A spy.
(d) A philanthropist.

14. What did Charlotte's aunt raise?
(a) Orchids.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Horses.
(d) Lots of children.

15. The owner of the tavern wanted the gay clientele because they were well behaved and ____________________.
(a) Good tippers.
(b) Very polite.
(c) Had money.
(d) Well-dressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would happen to Charlotte if she broke her oath?

2. The book, DIE TRANSVESTITEN, discusses the balance of _________________________.

3. Why does Doug not take Charlotte's picture?

4. Charlotte gives tours of ________________.

5. With what does Charlotte kill her father?

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