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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Doug argue with John about in "Abdication"?
(a) Who is going to photograph Charlotte.
(b) What he is going to write.
(c) Who has rights to the story.
(d) Who will be in Charlotte's will.

2. What gives Dieter Jorgensen clues about Charlotte's illness?
(a) Her sleeping too much.
(b) Her manic behavior.
(c) Her storytelling.
(d) Her tics.

3. On what does Alfred write a note to Charlotte?
(a) A playing card.
(b) A greeting card.
(c) A matchbook.
(d) A menu.

4. According to John, Charlotte's story ___________________.
(a) Is not true.
(b) Is the makings of a bestseller.
(c) Is amazing.
(d) Is too sad to print.

5. Who follows the American soldiers who buy the clocks?
(a) Customs officials.
(b) Police officers.
(c) Antiques dealers.
(d) School children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alfred tell Charlotte to tell the Stasi when they come for her?

2. To what country does Charlotte say she is moving?

3. What was Charlotte's response to her mother's idea that she should marry?

4. To whom does Alfred write a letter in the scene, "A Letter from Prison"?

5. What had Charlotte received in exchange for revealing information about Alfred?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are John and Doug at odds about what to write regarding Charlotte's story?

2. What role did Charlotte assume in order to visit Alfred in prison?

3. How does Charlotte compare herself to the miniature furniture which is broken or flawed in some way?

4. What are two opposing views regarding Charlotte's losing the Medal of Honor?

5. How successful is Alfred and Charlotte's clock business?

6. What is the disposition of Alfred's possessions as stated in his will?

7. Who is BLANK in the scene called "Erasure?"

8. What is the opinion of Josef R'diger regarding Charlotte's guilt as an informant?

9. What are "The Three M's" in Charlotte's life?

10. What news does Charlotte share on Ziggy's show?

(see the answer keys)

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