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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. Who attempts to seduce Piet?

2. Who protects Norris from the unwanted visitor?

3. Who was the obvious leader during this event?

4. Who is confronted in a drunken episode?

5. Where does Bradshaw go after leaving Berlin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the communiqué received by Bradshaw. What were the contents? Who sent it?

2. Discuss the party planned by Norris and the outcome.

3. What are Bradshaw's suspicions about the Switzerland trip? Are they valid suspicions?

4. What does Fraulein Schroeder tell Bradshaw?

5. Discuss at least one of the things that occurred when Mr. Norris shows Bradshaw the rest of the apartment. What objects are pointed out?

6. What was it that made the Baron so upset in regards to Norris?

7. What information was contained in Norris' last postcard to Bradshaw?

8. What is Norris' solution to evading the trouble brewing in Berlin?

9. Who does Bradshaw meet on arriving at Norris' house for tea? What is the man's occupation?

10. What is one of the causes that allegedly caused Norris to leave Berlin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Christopher Isherwood's career as a writer, before and after he moved to the United States in 1946. What was Isherwood's original reason for traveling to Berlin? How long did he stay in the country? Where did he go after he left Germany? What other books did Isherwood write? What two plays were inspired by "The Berlin Stories?"

Essay Topic 2

Bradshaw seems shocked when he sees Norris and the Baron involved in lewd activities. Discuss the events that led up to the house party. Why was Bradshaw shocked? Did Bradshaw participate in the activities? Was Anni present as a professional or as a guest? Who else was present? What did Bradshaw do? How was the subject addressed after the fact?

Essay Topic 3

Sally Bowles was a gold digger. The author states that Sally was a mediocre singer with grand aspirations. As a result, Sally thought it was a good idea to latch onto wealthy men with money. In other words, Sally was looking for a "sugar daddy." Discuss the practice of men and women becoming involved with others in order to take advantage of their wealth and/or position. Does it ever work? Is it illegal or immoral? Would you do it? Did it work out for Sally?

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