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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sarah notes that while James can not explain music to her, she still ____________ it.

2. Who has decided to try to teach Sarah how to play the card game being played?

3. Why is James hesitant to go for a walk with Sarah, though she encourages him to do so anyway?

4. What does Sarah end up asking Orin to do when they are on the phone together?

5. Klein points out that being deaf could be very ____________ to Sarah in the present moment.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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