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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. Why was Charlotte's museum vandalized?
(a) Because she was a spy.
(b) Because the admission was too high.
(c) Because she was a homosexual.
(d) Because it was prejudiced against gays.

2. Who is Dieter Jorgensen?
(a) A psychiatrist.
(b) A physician.
(c) An accountant.
(d) A minister.

3. Why does Doug return to Mahlsdorf?
(a) To take a vacation.
(b) To see Charlotte.
(c) To establish a philanthropic foundation.
(d) To write his memoirs.

4. On what topic does Doug want to interview Charlotte in "A Convenient Lapse"?
(a) Her religious beliefs.
(b) Her antique sources.
(c) Her Stasi files.
(d) Her political positions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ziggy Fluss?

2. What does a Stasi agent accuse Alfred of?

3. On what does Alfred write a note to Charlotte?

4. Who is Alfred Kirschner?

5. Why should a Stasi file not be relied on for accuracy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What business proposition does Alfred have for Charlotte?

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

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

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

7. Why has Charlotte decided to move to Sweden?

8. What does the Stasi agent reveal about Charlotte's performance regarding informing on Alfred?

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

10. How does Charlotte evade Ziggy's questions about moving in order to save her reputation?

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