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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. 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. ________."

2. Mrs. Norman reveals that Sarah used to ___________, but stopped after a while.

3. What does James do when he hears Sarah making fun of the people she is making fun of?

4. Sarah notes that she and James were both born to ___________ who would have been better off without them.

5. What meal do James and Sarah share when they head out with each other?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the profession of James Leeds in this play, CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD?

2. What does James say to himself (and to the audience) after Sarah runs off the stage after their argument?

3. What is the reason for the argument between James and Sarah that follows the lawyer meeting?

4. Why is James angry and hurt by the actions of Sarah and her speech?

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

6. What does Sarah say when James asks her if she enjoys being a maid at the school?

7. What is the sign that Sarah makes to James? What does this sign mean?

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

9. What does James have to say to Mrs. Norman about Sarah's intelligence and her future?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The idea that James and Sarah fall in love and get married is one for which the audience roots and encourages.

Part 1: Why do you think James and Sarah fall in love with each other?

Part 2: Do you think their relationship has the ability to last a long time? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think James and Sarah are trying to change each other?

Essay Topic 3

The hearing community seems to be one that is looked upon with disdain in this play, though the deaf community is not without flaws.

Part 1: Why do you think Mrs. Norman is such a negative character and so cynical about her daughter's deafness?

Part 2: Do you think a hearing person can ever understand the life of a deaf person? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think the hearing characters in this play mean well? Why or why not?

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