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

2. Sarah finds it difficult to understand James' ______________ when they are communicating.

3. Where does Sarah say that she can hear the vibrations of music, which is why she wants to dance?

4. __________ has found out about James' date with Sarah and is not happy with this development.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Mr. Franklin want James to do with Sarah Norman once they are introduced?

5. What does James try to do in order to offset his nervousness about being with Sarah?

6. Why can't James enjoy the pleasure of music anymore, according to him?

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

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

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

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

James is insistent that Sarah learn how to speak so that she can interact with the world in a more effective way.

Part 1: Why do you think James wants Sarah to speak more? What are his motivations?

Part 2: Do you think that James would still be happy with Sarah if she never learned to speak?

Part 3: Do you think that Sarah wants to learn how to speak? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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