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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. During the war, Charlotte refused to wear _______________.

2. Charlotte does not know if she would have survived the horrible times in her life without what?

3. Which of the following miniature pieces does Charlotte not remove from the jewelry box?

4. Why does the Cultural Minister of Germany present Charlotte with an award?

5. Where does Doug plan to sleep while in Germany?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Doug come to meet Charlotte?

3. What does Charlotte discover about dressing in women's clothing and how does Tante Luise react?

4. How does Charlotte explain the museum in "Das Gr'nderzeit Museum?"

5. How is Charlotte described and what is the thing that distinguishes her as a man?

6. What role does the book, DIE TRANSVESTITEN, play in Charlotte's life?

7. Why is John hesitant to interview Charlotte himself?

8. What is contained in the velvet jewelry box Charlotte places on a table?

9. How is Charlotte described?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of hypocrisy in the play. How is it evidenced? Who are the main abusers? Cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

The phonograph and records are very prominent elements in Charlotte's life and almost seem to become characters of their own. How does the author use them in his staging? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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