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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 item does Helen continue to throw on the floor?
2. What word is used to describe Mr. Keller?
3. Anne objects to Helen's behavior surrounding what prop?
4. What item is used by Anne to communicate to Helen?
5. The clock shows what time when James spies on Annie and Helen?
Short Essay Questions
1. Annie tells Kate that blindness and deafness are not Helen's worst handicaps. What are the real handicaps?
2. What is Kate's reason for not disciplining Helen?
3. In the scene in the garden with Captain Keller, Helen is the focus while there is a lot of action in the background. What is the purpose of this arrangement?
4. The first gift from the Blind Girls to Annie had a special significance. What was it?
5. The setting often requires focusing in closely on the faces of the characters. Why is it important to show Martha's mouth?
6. Why is there an argument over Helen at the dinner table?
7. Why is Captain Keller surprised by James' reaction to Annie's outburst?
8. Why does Annie insist that Helen refill the water pitcher instead of allowing the servants to do it?
9. Why does Helen return to her unruly ways at the dinner table?
10. How do the Kellers realize that Helen is blind and deaf?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Under the surface, Annie and Helen are quite a lot alike. Compare and contrast the personalities of each. Do the two complement each other? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Annie took Helen to Boston with the intention of introducing Helen to the Institute as well as to the Blind Girls and Mr. Anagnos. Do you think Annie, Kate or Mr. Keller intended to enroll Helen at the Institute? If so, why didn't Helen stay? How did the girls and Anagnos relate to Helen? What was Helen's opinion on the place and people?
Essay Topic 3
At the end of the teleplay, Annie, Kate and Helen go to the Perkins Institute. Why did they make the trip? What was the plan once the trio arrived? Was the plan carried out? How did Anagnos respond to Helen, Annie, and Kate? What was Helen's opinion of the school and the Blind Girls? Where would Helen go next?
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