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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item of clothing does Helen wear at the first meeting?
(a) Petticoat
(b) Dungarees
(c) Pinafore
(d) Shawl

2. Annie uses a dictionary to write out what word?
(a) Polysyllabic
(b) Chrysanthemum
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Argument

3. What is supposedly wrong with the baby?
(a) Acute congestion
(b) Multiple contusions
(c) Scarlet Fever
(d) Consumption

4. What item is used by Anne to communicate to Helen?
(a) Water pump
(b) Dog
(c) Socks
(d) Sunshine

5. Who is James?
(a) Arthur's uncle
(b) Helen's half-brother
(c) Kate's brother
(d) Neighbor

6. The Kellers are amazed when Helen learns to use what item?
(a) Sewing needle
(b) Spoon
(c) Stove
(d) Toilet

7. What accent is used by the characters?
(a) Southern
(b) Canadian
(c) Western
(d) English

8. What word best describes the set James is viewing?
(a) Depressing
(b) Neat as a pin
(c) Shambles
(d) Dark

9. Keller tells a story of Kate being trapped in what room?
(a) Pantry
(b) Barn
(c) Bedroom
(d) Bathroom

10. What does Mr. Keller bring for Helen?
(a) Belle
(b) Dolls
(c) James
(d) Cake

11. What appears in the back of the set?
(a) Telephone
(b) Helen Keller
(c) Annie Sullivan
(d) The Kellers' house

12. In what geometric pattern is the stage set?
(a) Diagonally
(b) Random
(c) In a circle
(d) In a square

13. What is the name of the aunt?
(a) Charlene
(b) Martha
(c) Betsy
(d) Ev

14. What item of Helen's is snatched up by the dog?
(a) Doll
(b) Book
(c) Shoe
(d) Biscuit

15. What is the present from the Blind Girls?
(a) A pair of glasses
(b) A watch
(c) A group of sketches
(d) A fancy handkerchief

Short Answer Questions

1. The family decides to contact a doctor in what city?

2. What does Annie drop to get Helen's attention?

3. What prop is often used as a metaphor for emotional separation of the characters?

4. How is the Perkins Institute introduced into the set?

5. What body part is often the main focus for the audience?

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