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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. Mrs. Norman accuses James of trying to force Sarah to __________ and lip read so she can pass for hearing.

2. James begins to realize that Sarah may not be able to __________ or she might not understand what it means.

3. James tells Sarah's mother he is just trying to help her to ___________ in the world of the hearing.

4. Sarah's mother did not know that Sarah was working at the school as a ____________.

5. What does Sarah point out on the menu that shows James just how helpless she is?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Sarah take the upper hand during her conversation with James when they first meet?

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

6. Why is Sarah upset, according to her conversation with James as they walk together?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sarah has decided not to go to the deaf school at first and not to be a part of the hearing world either, before she meets James and attends the school.

Part 1: Why do you think Sarah was uncooperative with going to a school for the deaf?

Part 2: If you became deaf, what would you do in order to cope with your new limitation? Why?

Part 3: In what ways has Sarah's stubbornness helped her in her life? Or hasn't it?

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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