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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did James' mother say to him when he said that he didn't want to listen to her anymore - "James can't save me; he never could. ________."
(a) Peace.
(b) Sorry.
(c) No.
(d) Amen.

2. What didn't the Justice of the Peace do during the ceremony performed for James and Sarah?
(a) Speak.
(b) Lip read.
(c) Sign.
(d) Make it official.

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

4. What does Orin do after accusing James of having ulterior motives for being a therapist?
(a) Asks him to resign.
(b) Asks him to leave the room.
(c) Asks him to leave Sarah alone.
(d) Asks for a hug.

5. Orin says, "You can't _________ us. You think learning to sign means you can communicate with us."
(a) Fool.
(b) Understand.
(c) Appreciate.
(d) Be one of.

6. James is curious whether Sarah left of her own accord, or if ___________.
(a) Mr. Franklin told her to break it off.
(b) She was forced to leave.
(c) She even loves him.
(d) He drove her away.

7. Who enters the classroom near the end of James' teaching time with his class?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Franklin.
(c) Mrs. Norman.
(d) Mrs. Austin.

8. How does Sarah keep her distance from James when they are dancing with each other?
(a) By pushing him away.
(b) By signing and dancing at the same time.
(c) By taking a lot of breaks.
(d) She doesn't.

9. __________ has found out about James' date with Sarah and is not happy with this development.
(a) Lydia.
(b) Orin.
(c) Mrs. Norman.
(d) Mr. Franklin.

10. What meal do James and Sarah share when they head out with each other?
(a) They don't.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Lunch.

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

12. The next scene after the dancing involves James going to ___________ dormitory room.
(a) His own.
(b) Lydia's.
(c) Sarah's.
(d) Orin's.

13. Who did Sarah have a relationship with before starting her relationship with James?
(a) Tyler.
(b) Mr. Franklin.
(c) Another speech therapist.
(d) Orin.

14. What happened to James' mother, as he confides in Sarah during their conversation?
(a) She killed herself.
(b) She died of cancer.
(c) She left him alone.
(d) She was deaf.

15. James tells Mrs. Norman that Sarah is ____________ and that she could do more with her life.
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Not lost.
(c) Stubborn.
(d) Learning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What intimidates James about the new student being introduced to him during his class?

2. Sarah finds it difficult to understand James' ______________ when they are communicating.

3. Orin also says, "...because you want to ___________ us we want to be changed."

4. Sarah signs to James that she has ___________ except for him.

5. What does James do to Sarah that causes her to run away from him as they are talking?

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