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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sarah tells James that she used to ____________ with boys when she was younger in order to feel better.
(a) Study.
(b) Hang out.
(c) Have sex.
(d) Pretend to makeout.

2. What does James assume the new student can do, though they cannot, causing communication difficulties?
(a) Sign.
(b) Write.
(c) Talk.
(d) Lip read.

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

4. Mrs. Norman reveals that Sarah used to ___________, but stopped after a while.
(a) Listen.
(b) Hear.
(c) Speak.
(d) Want to teach.

5. The lead actress, Sarah Norman, is ___________, according to the character description.
(a) A speech therapist.
(b) Hearing.
(c) Partially deaf.
(d) Deaf.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Sarah during the last lesson of the day that James has to take care of before leaving?

3. What does James continue to do that irritates Sarah as they walk and talk?

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

5. Orin tells James that he needs Sarah for the ______________, confronting James about their relationship again.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does James realize about Sarah as they are at a restaurant and she points to a dessert item on the menu?

2. Why is Lydia watching the television with the sound turned completely up at James' house?

3. When James and Sarah finally talk, what do they agree happened between them?

4. What happens when Orin and Sarah begin to reminisce about their childhood?

5. What does Sarah make fun of as she and James are at dinner together?

6. What does James have to say about Mrs. Norman's accusations of him and his teaching goals?

7. What is the other sound that occurs which is only heard by James as the chaotic scene continues to unfold?

8. Who enters the room with Sarah Norman after Orin finds success with his speech?

9. Who does Sarah mock when she is talking about people at the school?

10. What does Sarah do when she realizes she needs help with the menu at the restaurant?

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