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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sarah reveals that Orin says their ____________ isn't as important as deaf rights.
(a) Marriage.
(b) School.
(c) Home.
(d) Social life.

2. What is the good news that Lydia has to share with everyone when they go to James and Sarah's house?
(a) Lydia is pregnant.
(b) Lydia is getting married.
(c) Lydia now has Sarah's job as a maid.
(d) Lydia is graduating.

3. What is the world that Orin points out that he and Sarah do not like to use when referring to Sarah particularly?
(a) Deaf.
(b) Handicapped.
(c) Dumb.
(d) Non-hearing.

4. James lets Orin know that Sarah ____________ as she repeats to him several times.
(a) Hates him.
(b) Wants him to drop dead.
(c) Wants to marry him.
(d) Doesn't want to see him.

5. Orin points out that the speech that Klein has written for Sarah is what all ______________ say.
(a) Deaf people.
(b) Handicapped people.
(c) Women.
(d) Hearing people.

6. James says that if Sarah feels she's not strong enough to juggle both worlds, then _________.
(a) She can just give up.
(b) He is.
(c) It's okay too.
(d) Then she doesn't have to.

7. Orin pokes fun at Sarah, saying that she is a regular American _________ now that she's married James.
(a) Stereotype.
(b) Stepford wife.
(c) Housewife.
(d) Hearing person.

8. What does Sarah want to show Orin when she goes into the kitchen with him?
(a) The TV.
(b) The oven.
(c) The phone.
(d) A machine that does 11 things.

9. Orin also points out that they will need a _____________ for several weeks during the legal battle.
(a) Place to stay.
(b) Writer.
(c) Translator.
(d) Chauffeur.

10. What does James realize he hasn't turned on since he and Sarah have been married?
(a) The keyboard.
(b) The radio.
(c) The stove.
(d) The clock.

11. Klein points out that being deaf could be very ____________ to Sarah in the present moment.
(a) Profitable.
(b) Challenging.
(c) Useful.
(d) Fun.

12. James tries to explain the reason why Sarah can't possibly enjoy ____________ in a long discussion.
(a) Timing.
(b) Music.
(c) Nature.
(d) Books.

13. Who has decided to try to teach Sarah how to play the card game being played?
(a) James.
(b) Mrs. Norman.
(c) Orin.
(d) Mr. Franklin.

14. The lawyer believes Orin might have a legitimate complaint with the Equal Employment ______________ Commission.
(a) Success.
(b) Advancement.
(c) Jobs.
(d) Opportunity.

15. Sarah points out that James is not funny in __________, only in hearing.
(a) Deaf.
(b) School.
(c) Her heart.
(d) Her mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sarah says that what's going on between Orin and herself is not about James' _________.

2. Who usually plays cards with James on a weekly basis, and now that Sarah has learned, she can join in?

3. What is the next topic of discussion between Sarah and James which begins to make her more upset?

4. Orin and Sarah were told that organ music was the voice of God and it should __________ them.

5. What time does James say that the dinner will begin, according to Sarah?

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