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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is on the other side of the stage, taunting Sarah as the scene unfolds?

2. Sarah notes that while James can not explain music to her, she still ____________ it.

3. Sarah thinks James wants her to be a deaf person so he can change her into a ___________ person.

4. James is the only one to answer the _____________ as he is the only one who hears it.

5. How does Sarah do during her first game of cards with the rest of the group?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea that James and Sarah fall in love and get married is one for which the audience roots and encourages.

Part 1: Why do you think James and Sarah fall in love with each other?

Part 2: Do you think their relationship has the ability to last a long time? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think James and Sarah are trying to change each other?

Essay Topic 2

Orin is a character who is strong in his desire to learn and to make changes in his world.

Part 1: Why do you think Orin is so passionate about learning to speak?

Part 2: Why do you think that Orin is committed to being an active part of fighting for deaf rights?

Part 3: Do you admire Orin as a person/character of this play? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The idea of being deaf is one that few people can truly understand or appreciate, having always been able to hear.

Part 1: Do you think it's possible to understand the idea of being deaf? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think it's important to talk about the deaf community?

Part 3: Do you feel your perceptions of the deaf community have changed? Why or why not?

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