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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unusual about Anne's glasses?
(a) Lens is missing
(b) Without frames
(c) Black
(d) Tinted

2. What will the helper's title be?
(a) Governess
(b) Chaperone
(c) Servant
(d) Maid

3. Who greets the helper upon her arrival?
(a) Martha
(b) Arthur
(c) Kate
(d) James

4. What food item does Helen practice with in Act 2?
(a) Flour
(b) Egg
(c) Turnip
(d) Apple

5. Who is chosen to help Helen?
(a) Michelle
(b) Annie
(c) Andrea
(d) Catherine

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mr. Keller?

2. Who is James?

3. What word is used to describe Mr. Keller?

4. Which prop does not remain on the stage?

5. Where is Annie hit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a surprising result of Helen's teaching in regards to Kate?

2. Why does Annie become so furious at the Kellers' suggestions for treating Helen? What is Annie's method for teaching Helen in this case?

3. What is the purpose of letting Helen play with the beads and string?

4. How does the author describe Helen? Does Helen's physical appearance give any signs to her infirmities?

5. What starts the battle in the dining room? How do the Kellers react?

6. Why is a great deal of the focus placed on Helen's face?

7. What happens after Helen speaks?

8. What is the incident between Helen and Martha on the porch? How could the incident have been prevented?

9. In the scene in the garden with Captain Keller, Helen is the focus while there is a lot of action in the background. What is the purpose of this arrangement?

10. One of the main props for Annie is the pair of glasses with smoked lenses. Why are the glasses important?

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