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

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

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

4. What is the name of the director at the institute?
(a) O'Hara
(b) Windsor
(c) Anagnos
(d) Mitchell

5. Which item is not among those borrowed from Annie by Helen?
(a) Shawl
(b) Glasses
(c) Coat
(d) Bonnet

Short Answer Questions

1. What date is marked out on the calendar?

2. Keller tells a story of Kate being trapped in what room?

3. What day is the last to be X-ed out on the calendar?

4. To whom is Keller referred?

5. What is the name of Helen's doctor?

Short Essay Questions

1. One of the most powerful scenes in the play is the interaction with the water pump. Why is this scene/set so important?

2. How does Helen react to the incident at the pump?

3. Why does James feel ashamed at seeing the activity in the garden house?

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

5. Why does Helen return to her unruly ways at the dinner table?

6. Why is there an argument over Helen at the dinner table?

7. Why do you think the focus in the beginning comes from Helen as she stares out of her crib?

8. How does Helen react when Annie touches her face? Why?

9. What is one of the main concerns of Anagnos regarding Annie Sullivan's position as governess with the Kellers?

10. What caused Annie's delay in arriving in Alabama?

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