The Miracle Worker Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 79 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Miracle Worker Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 79 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 helper's expression when met for the first time?

2. What does Helen attack with the scissors?

3. Who invented the alphabet taught to Helen?

4. What is the second word Helen learns?

5. What is the present from the Blind Girls?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Percy is interested in learning how to play "the finger game" with Helen. How does Helen know that it is not Annie's hand? How does Helen react?

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

4. After spending time in Annie's room, Helen storms out and locks the door, leaving Annie trapped. What is the purpose of the locked door?

5. What is Helen's reaction to going to bed on the first night at the garden house? How does Annie deal with the situation?

6. How does Helen react to the incident at the pump?

7. James meets Annie at the station, prepared to welcome her to Tuscumbia. Why is James the greeter and what part does the carriage play in the scene?

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

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

10. Martha gives scissors to Helen as the children cut out paper dolls on the porch. Why would Martha do that and what is Helen's reaction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of Annie's biggest battles has to do with defeat. Annie will not admit defeat. Annie says that she will never give up, while James says that sometimes there are no other options and that defeat does exist. What makes Annie so determined to make a breakthrough with Helen? Is it because of pride, belief in herself and/or Helen or something else? How does Annie's perseverance help and hinder her work with Helen and the Kellers? What might Annie have done differently?

Essay Topic 2

Several times throughout the story, Annie separates Helen from Kate. Why? What kind of influence did Kate have on Helen? On Annie? Was Kate's influence more or less important or powerful that that of Captain Keller? What point did Annie prove by taking Helen to the garden house? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Captain Keller and Dr. Howe are both men at the tops of their respective professions. Compare and contrast the personalities and professional lives of the two men.

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