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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. What item is used by Anne to communicate to Helen?
(a) Sunshine
(b) Socks
(c) Dog
(d) Water pump

2. What item(s) does the older gentleman hold in his hands?
(a) Thermometer
(b) Newspaper
(c) Bag of money
(d) Reins

3. What does Helen do when she leaves Annie's room?
(a) Screams
(b) Breaks a lamp
(c) Locks the door
(d) Kicks the dog

4. What term is used to describe the Keller's living room?
(a) Spartan
(b) Modern
(c) Utilitarian
(d) Old-fashioned

5. What does Annie drop to get Helen's attention?
(a) Boot
(b) Doll
(c) Suitcase
(d) Chair

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the helper's expression when met for the first time?

2. How many operations did Annie have?

3. What is the name of Helen's doctor?

4. What is the final set used in the play?

5. What is the name of the director at the institute?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Annie and Helen do once they are at the water pump?

2. According to Annie, what makes a person human?

3. How does the author describe Helen? Does Helen's physical appearance give any signs to her infirmities?

4. Why does Annie keep Helen from returning to Kate the minute they return to the house?

5. Annie tells Kate Keller that she has three advantages over Dr. Howe when it comes to teaching Helen. What are they?

6. Annie and Helen spend a long time in the dining room in a battle of wills. What does Annie manage to teach Helen?

7. What was James' purpose in choosing that particular Bible verse for grace? Why did Aunt Ev object?

8. The setting often requires focusing in closely on the faces of the characters. Why is it important to show Martha's mouth?

9. What caused Annie's delay in arriving in Alabama?

10. What might have happened to Helen if Annie had not taken the job?

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