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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. Why does Liptsch believe Charlotte should keep her medal?

2. Why would agents skew events reported in files?

3. Who is Ziggy Fluss?

4. Who delves into Charlotte's behavior in "Diagnosis"?

5. According to Charlotte, all Alfred had left were _______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What diagnosis does a psychiatrist determine for Charlotte's condition?

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

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

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

9. What does Doug share with the audience about how Charlotte died?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two examples in the play making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Wright use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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