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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 body part is often the main focus for the audience?
(a) Eyes
(b) Ear
(c) Mouth
(d) Foot

2. What date is marked out on the calendar?
(a) March 12
(b) October 4
(c) December 9
(d) May 16

3. Helen uses what object to try and hit Anne?
(a) Pitcher
(b) Hair brush
(c) Iron
(d) Ball

4. What does Mr. Keller bring for Helen?
(a) Belle
(b) James
(c) Cake
(d) Dolls

5. What is the name of the woman on stage in the beginning?
(a) Irma
(b) Elizabeth
(c) Annie
(d) Kate

Short Answer Questions

1. What term is used to describe the Keller's living room?

2. Which item is not among those borrowed from Annie by Helen?

3. What item is used by Anne to communicate to Helen?

4. What is unusual about Anne's glasses?

5. Anne objects to Helen's behavior surrounding what prop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does James feel ashamed at seeing the activity in the garden house?

2. What starts the battle in the dining room? How do the Kellers react?

3. Why does Annie insist that Helen refill the water pitcher instead of allowing the servants to do it?

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

5. What is Dr. Howe's diagnosis for Helen and his advice for her recovery?

6. What is the significance of the sewing card? How does Helen show that she wants to do it on her own?

7. What is the purpose of dividing the stage into quadrants?

8. Why is it important that Annie lets Helen into her bedroom?

9. What is one of the main concerns of Anagnos regarding Annie Sullivan's position as governess with the Kellers?

10. Why do you think the focus in the beginning comes from Helen as she stares out of her crib?

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