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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 does James decide he wants to ask Sarah to do, in spite of all he's learned?

2. Sarah also signs to James that she does not _________ him, as she still has herself.

3. What does James assume the new student can do, though they cannot, causing communication difficulties?

4. What does James try to do in order to break the tension between him and the new student?

5. What does Sarah do at the end of her first conversation with James as a result of his nervousness?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Orin tell Sarah about her marriage in relation to the deaf rights that he is fighting to gain?

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

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

5. Why is James amazed by Sarah's abilities to play bridge at during her first game with others?

6. What does James' student do as he enters into the scene after Sarah and James' argument?

7. Why is Orin upset with the idea that James went out on a date with Sarah?

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

9. Describe the relationship Sarah shares with her mother as described in the following scene?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

It is revealed that Sarah stopped talking because no one realized she was deaf, only that she might be mentally handicapped.

Part 1: Why do you think Sarah decided it was better to be seen as deaf?

Part 2: Do you think Sarah should have continued to talk anyway?

Part 3: How would you react if someone thought you were mentally handicapped?

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