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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. How many times has the Medal of Honor been revoked before?

2. How do Charlotte and Alfred transport their clocks?

3. To whom does Alfred will all his belongings?

4. Doug recalls an interview in which he asked Charlotte what she did when an antique _________________________.

5. What does Charlotte admit to coming close to destroying?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Charlotte do with all the letters Alfred wrote to her?

2. What does John tell Doug about the inconsistencies in Charlotte's story?

3. What question does the German news anchor pose in the scene called "The Cross?"

4. How does Charlotte inform on Alfred regarding the black market clocks?

5. How does the author plant a seed of doubt in the reader's mind about whether or not Charlotte was an informant?

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

7. What is the situation in which Charlotte reveals how this play got its title?

8. What business proposition does Alfred have for Charlotte?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much of Charlotte's story takes place as Germany and the world are experiencing the atrocities inflicted by Hitler and the Nazi party. Explain the significance of these political and cultural events on Charlotte. How would Charlotte's life be different today? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

The author presents the theme of alienation in several instances. Cite at least two examples of alienation in the play with explanation and support of your answers.

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