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

2. What is the front left area left open for?
(a) Narrator
(b) Alternate settings
(c) Entrances
(d) Director

3. What is the final set used in the play?
(a) Perkins Institute
(b) Helen's bedroom
(c) Church
(d) Garden House

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

5. How many children appear on the set of the Keller porch?
(a) 2
(b) 1
(c) 6
(d) 3

Short Answer Questions

1. What set is used for Anne's first private meeting with Helen?

2. What item is featured first on the set?

3. What item does Helen continue to throw on the floor?

4. What appears in the back of the set?

5. The doctor refers to the challenge with Helen as what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it important that Annie lets Helen into her bedroom?

2. Why is Captain Keller surprised by James' reaction to Annie's outburst?

3. What does Captain Keller attribute Helen's behavior to at the table?

4. What do Annie and Helen do once they are at the water pump?

5. After spending time in Annie's room, Helen storms out and locks the door, leaving Annie trapped. What is the purpose of the locked door?

6. Why do you think the play opened with Dr. Howe examining Helen?

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

8. What happens after Helen speaks?

9. Who recommends the oculist to Captain Keller? What is Keller's reaction to the suggestion that the doctor be contacted?

10. What might have happened to Helen if Annie had not taken the job?

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