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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. Who enters the room as a new student that is being introduced to the class and to James?

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

3. Orin plans to become a/an _____________ for deaf rights and for the deaf community.

4. James is curious whether Sarah left of her own accord, or if ___________.

5. What does James do after trying to calm Sarah down when she flies into a rage?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does James want to protect becoming the speech therapy teacher for Sarah?

3. What does James decide to do in order to calm down after the chaos, though he feel guilty for doing so?

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

5. What does James tell Mr. Franklin to do in regards to the case being brought against the school?

6. Why is Orin taunting Sarah from the other side of the stage?

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

8. What happens when James forces Sarah to speak with him during their argument?

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

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

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

The idea of being deaf is one that few people can truly understand or appreciate, having always been able to hear.

Part 1: Do you think it's possible to understand the idea of being deaf? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think it's important to talk about the deaf community?

Part 3: Do you feel your perceptions of the deaf community have changed? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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