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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Helen attack with the scissors?
2. What is Mr. Keller's title?
3. What will be the first thing Helen will be taught?
4. Who is James?
5. What is the name of the Institute that may be able to help Helen?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does James feel ashamed at seeing the activity in the garden house?
2. Annie tells Kate that blindness and deafness are not Helen's worst handicaps. What are the real handicaps?
3. Why is Captain Keller surprised by James' reaction to Annie's outburst?
4. Annie and Helen spend a long time in the dining room in a battle of wills. What does Annie manage to teach Helen?
5. What was James' purpose in choosing that particular Bible verse for grace? Why did Aunt Ev object?
6. Why do you think the play opened with Dr. Howe examining Helen?
7. James meets Annie at the station, prepared to welcome her to Tuscumbia. Why is James the greeter and what part does the carriage play in the scene?
8. The setting often requires focusing in closely on the faces of the characters. Why is it important to show Martha's mouth?
9. What is one of the main concerns of Anagnos regarding Annie Sullivan's position as governess with the Kellers?
10. Who recommends the oculist to Captain Keller? What is Keller's reaction to the suggestion that the doctor be contacted?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
James Keller is Captain Keller's son by his first marriage. James is the same age as Kate. What is the relationship between Kate and James? How does James relate to Helen? What part does James play in Helen's teaching and skill level? How does James help or hinder Annie's efforts?
Essay Topic 2
After the incident at the water pump, a new bond forms between Annie and Helen. How does Helen react when Annie touches her face? Why? Does this move create a rift in the student/teacher relationship? How does Annie handle the next steps with Helen and the Kellers?
Essay Topic 3
At the end of the teleplay, Annie, Kate and Helen go to the Perkins Institute. Why did they make the trip? What was the plan once the trio arrived? Was the plan carried out? How did Anagnos respond to Helen, Annie, and Kate? What was Helen's opinion of the school and the Blind Girls? Where would Helen go next?
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