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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. __________ does a grotesque imitation of Orin and Lydia as they try to form words.
(a) No one.
(b) Sarah.
(c) James.
(d) Tyler.

2. What is the sound that Orin is trying to make, though he is becoming frustrated?
(a) S.
(b) Th.
(c) M.
(d) R.

3. What is the new student's reaction to the way that James is trying to communicate with her?
(a) Blank stare.
(b) Shouting.
(c) Running away.
(d) Laughter.

4. James tells Sarah's mother he is just trying to help her to ___________ in the world of the hearing.
(a) Excel.
(b) Blend.
(c) Function.
(d) Stand out.

5. James: "In the beginning, there was __________ and out of that silence there could come only one thing: Speech."
(a) Peace.
(b) Silence.
(c) Tension.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Norman accuses James of trying to force Sarah to __________ and lip read so she can pass for hearing.

2. What is the request that Sarah does not agree with when James asks her to do something?

3. Is Orin successful in his attempts to make the sound that is difficult for him?

4. Sarah says that ___________ is falling in love with James, which makes her confused.

5. Sarah also accuses James of trying to ___________ everyone at the school, including her.

(see the answer key)

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