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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 is the occupation of the elderly gentleman in the room?

2. What is unusual about Anne's glasses?

3. How old are the Blind Girls?

4. The clock shows what time when James spies on Annie and Helen?

5. Which city does not appear on the signs during the trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. One of the main props for Annie is the pair of glasses with smoked lenses. Why are the glasses important?

2. Who recommends the oculist to Captain Keller? What is Keller's reaction to the suggestion that the doctor be contacted?

3. What is the incident between Helen and Martha on the porch? How could the incident have been prevented?

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

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

6. Helen makes several attempts to get attention from each member of the family. What does she do to get attention and what are the results?

7. Annie tells Kate that blindness and deafness are not Helen's worst handicaps. What are the real handicaps?

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

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

10. What does Annie claim is her biggest problem in regards to Helen's behavior?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Annie moved Helen out into the garden house so that they could be isolated from the rest of the family. What was the purpose in the move? What action did Annie take previously to confuse Helen? Did the plan work? How did Kate react?

Essay Topic 2

James happened to see Annie at a vulnerable moment after her battle with Helen. Why did James feel ashamed? Did James' opinion of Annie change? Explain. How did James react when Annie told him about her history and nightmares? How did this exchange affect their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

After the incident at the water pump, a new bond forms between Annie and Helen. How does Helen react when Annie touches her face? Why? Does this move create a rift in the student/teacher relationship? How does Annie handle the next steps with Helen and the Kellers?

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