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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. With what does Charlotte kill her father?

2. What does Charlotte say she prefers to the radio?

3. What type of animal is shown on the poster entitled "His Master's Voice?"

4. What would happen to Charlotte if she broke her oath?

5. What is a recurring theme in Act 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Charlotte recreate the tavern after the fall of The Berlin Wall?

2. How does Doug gain Charlotte's approval to write her story?

3. How did Tante Luise scare Charlotte's father into leaving his family alone while at her home?

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

5. What circumstances cause Charlotte to return to her father's home?

6. What is Charlotte's punishment for killing her father?

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

8. What was the Mulack-Ritze?

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

10. What nuances does Charlotte relate to listening to different types of music on the phonograph?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the symbolism of Charlotte's phonograph and records. What do they signify? What role do they play in the drama? Why did the author choose to focus on these elements as a major element of symbolism?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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