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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the night, James says that he feels everyone is speaking in some far-northern dialect of __________.

2. What is the world that Orin points out that he and Sarah do not like to use when referring to Sarah particularly?

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

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

5. What time does James say that the dinner will begin, according to Sarah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The case against the deaf school is one that seems to be unnecessary to some audience members and vital to others.

Part 1: Why do you think Orin and the lawyer believe that the school is discriminating against its students?

Part 2: Do you think the lawyer has the best interests of Orin at heart?

Part 3: Why do you think that Mr. Franklin does not decide to settle the case out of court?

Essay Topic 2

Sarah seems to want to remain in her silence for long periods of time, as it seems to be the safer place for her to reside.

Part 1: Why is Sarah always trying to remain in her silence when she could be interacting with others?

Part 2: Why doesn't Sarah want James to be a part of her silence?

Part 3: Why does James want to be a part of Sarah's silence?

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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