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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does James complement Orin on when he comes over for dinner one night.

3. Sarah admits to Orin that she was never good at the kind of _________ that Orin wanted.

4. Who is on the other side of the stage, taunting Sarah as the scene unfolds?

5. What does Mr. Franklin warn James not to do during the card game so that he and Sarah don't cheat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The idea that James and Sarah fall in love and get married is one for which the audience roots and encourages.

Part 1: Why do you think James and Sarah fall in love with each other?

Part 2: Do you think their relationship has the ability to last a long time? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think James and Sarah are trying to change each other?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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