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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. What is the topic of the scene titled "Vaterland"?

2. In the scene "I, Lothar Berfelde" Charlotte talks about being manipulated by what organization?

3. What does Doug mistakenly tell his German class that he is wearing?

4. Why does Dough say he is going to sell his car?

5. Which of the following does not describe Charlotte?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Charlotte spared being recruited into the SS army?

2. What is contained in the velvet jewelry box Charlotte places on a table?

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

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

5. How does Charlotte escape the Youth Prison?

6. How is Charlotte described?

7. What poster does Charlotte point out to the audience?

8. How does Charlotte explain the museum in "Das Gr'nderzeit Museum?"

9. How is Charlotte's gender questioned during the war in the scene entitled "Are You a Boy or a Girl"?

10. What role does the book, DIE TRANSVESTITEN, play in Charlotte's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of irony in the play. One example is the huge irony that Charlotte feels like a female but was born a male. Cite at least three other examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Alfred. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Michael?

Essay Topic 3

I AM MY OWN WIFE is a classic story of betrayal and survival. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

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