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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The lawyer thinks that ___________ are certainly open to question at the school, so their complaint might be valid.
(a) Hiring practices.
(b) Philosophies.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Guidelines.

2. What is different about the way the person is watching the television at James and Sarah's house?
(a) They are close to the screen.
(b) The volume is all the way up.
(c) The volume is all the way down.
(d) The screen isn't turned on.

3. James tells Sarah that she just can't start a _________ in the living room and then go to bed.
(a) War.
(b) Legal battle.
(c) Bonfire.
(d) Fight.

4. Sarah moves out of the conversation as ___________ begins to speak for her.
(a) Orin.
(b) James.
(c) Mr. Franklin.
(d) Klein.

5. Sarah tells James she is feeling caught between the ________ and the deaf world.
(a) Marriage.
(b) Faculty.
(c) School.
(d) Hearing.

6. What does James say is the name of the caller, though it is really Orin and he corrects himself as he hands the call to Sarah?
(a) Mussolini.
(b) Adolf Hitler.
(c) Che Guevara.
(d) John Lennon.

7. Sarah points out to the lawyer that she is not ___________ being deaf.
(a) Happy.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Sad.
(d) Used to.

8. What is Orin called James on the phone that James points out to the audience without signing it for Sarah?
(a) Jim.
(b) Mr. Leeds.
(c) Jimbo.
(d) John.

9. What does Mr. Franklin warn James not to do during the card game so that he and Sarah don't cheat?
(a) Smile.
(b) Touch each other.
(c) Make eye contact.
(d) Give clues.

10. What does James complement Orin on when he comes over for dinner one night.
(a) His wine choice.
(b) His revolution.
(c) His speaking.
(d) His outfit.

11. Klein points out that being deaf could be very ____________ to Sarah in the present moment.
(a) Profitable.
(b) Useful.
(c) Fun.
(d) Challenging.

12. What does James realize he hasn't turned on since he and Sarah have been married?
(a) The clock.
(b) The keyboard.
(c) The radio.
(d) The stove.

13. Who used to cry because he could hear enough of the organ music that it made their ears hurt?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Mrs. Norman.
(c) Lydia.
(d) Orin.

14. Orin also points out that they will need a _____________ for several weeks during the legal battle.
(a) Translator.
(b) Chauffeur.
(c) Writer.
(d) Place to stay.

15. Orin points out that the school is supposed to exist for the ___________ of its students.
(a) Leadership.
(b) Advancement.
(c) Benefit.
(d) Education.

Short Answer Questions

1. James lets Orin know that Sarah ____________ as she repeats to him several times.

2. What is the next topic of discussion between Sarah and James which begins to make her more upset?

3. Orin pokes fun at Sarah, saying that she is a regular American _________ now that she's married James.

4. Why is James hesitant to go for a walk with Sarah, though she encourages him to do so anyway?

5. What does Lydia ask for as she is watching TV in the other room?

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