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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. ___________ believes Sarah could go to college and get a better job if she wanted to.

2. What does Orin do after accusing James of having ulterior motives for being a therapist?

3. What is Sarah's reaction to the action James takes after she is angry with him as mentioned in #35?

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

5. James tells Mrs. Norman that Sarah is ____________ and that she could do more with her life.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sarah do for a job, though her mother was unaware that she was doing this?

2. What does Sarah reject at the next meeting she has set up with the lawyer?

3. What does James immediately assume about Sarah after Mr. Franklin leaves?

4. Why are Orin and the lawyer happy about the results of the court hearing and the case?

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

6. What is Orin frustrated about when he is trying to speak with James during a therapy session?

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

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

9. Why has James decided to teach Sarah the game of bridge?

10. What does James accuse Sarah of when she refuses to let James translate her speech for her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sarah is being pulled between two worlds - the hearing world and the deaf world. And at times, it seems she is unsure of which to pick.

Part 1: Why do you think that Sarah is torn between the two worlds?

Part 2: Is it fair for different 'sides' of Sarah's life to try to pull her in? Why or why not?

Part 3: Does Sarah have to make a choice as to which world in which to reside? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

There are a number of moments in which the many languages are barriers to communication.

Part 1: Why do you think communication is so important in this world?

Part 2: Can the world survive without the ability to communicate? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think the play begins with Sarah and James not being able to communicate?

Essay Topic 3

The title CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD is one that immediately affects the person who hears it or reads it.

Part 1: Why do you think the author chose the title that they did?

Part 2: Do you think the play should have been titled differently? Why or why not?

Part 3: What do you think the author meant by 'lesser god'?

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