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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 was one of the main functions of the deaf fraternity that Lou Ann's parents were members of?

2. What topic did Lou Ann choose for her senior honors thesis at college?

3. Where did Lou Ann go to get ice cream during her summer visits?

4. Why did Lou Ann like to divert conversations to her parents deafness?

5. What overwhelmed Lou Ann about the other students at Harvard?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Lou Ann's experience with Tyrone impact her?

2. Why did Lou Ann transfer to Harvard?

3. How did Lou Ann's mom feel when her wallet was stolen?

4. How did Lou Ann choose her first college?

5. How did Lou Ann feel when she received a letter at college from her Aunt Imogene?

6. What made Lou Ann decide to quit interpreting?

7. Where did Lou Ann go after graduating from Harvard?

8. How did Lou Ann resolve her feelings of guilt?

9. What did Lou Ann's parents do for a social life when she was a child?

10. How did Lou Ann feel about the work she had to do at Harvard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lou Ann's Uncle Bill and Aunt Margaret played a large role in her life during her childhood. Discuss the role that they played in her childhood using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Lou Ann felt it important to break away from home when she went to college. Discuss why she felt that way using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the impact that having deaf parents played on Lou Ann's childhood.

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