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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Klein try to do in order to impress Orin and Sarah during their next meeting?

3. Sarah thinks James wants her to be a deaf person so he can change her into a ___________ person.

4. Sarah notes to James that, "I like this best - what we can do __________ together."

5. What does Lydia ask for as she is watching TV in the other room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Orin is a character who is strong in his desire to learn and to make changes in his world.

Part 1: Why do you think Orin is so passionate about learning to speak?

Part 2: Why do you think that Orin is committed to being an active part of fighting for deaf rights?

Part 3: Do you admire Orin as a person/character of this play? Why or why not?

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

Orin is committed to working for the rights of the deaf community, becoming an activist at the school.

Part 1: Why do you think that Orin believes he needs to take an active role in gaining rights for the deaf community?

Part 2: Do you think it's a healthy choice for him to become an activist for deaf rights? Why or why not?

Part 3: What makes Orin the best possible character to become an activist? Why?

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