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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 is unusual about Anne's glasses?

2. What will be the first thing Helen will be taught?

3. What is the first word taught to Helen?

4. Anne objects to Helen's behavior surrounding what prop?

5. Where was the departing point for the trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. What helps Helen to write? What does Helen do with this newfound skill?

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

3. Annie tells Kate Keller that she has three advantages over Dr. Howe when it comes to teaching Helen. What are they?

4. Annie does not intend to tell the Kellers about her history. What is Anagnos' advice on the matter?

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

6. Why does Alexander Graham Bell refuse to help Helen?

7. Annie and Helen spend a long time in the dining room in a battle of wills. What does Annie manage to teach Helen?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Captain Keller and Dr. Howe are both men at the tops of their respective professions. Compare and contrast the personalities and professional lives of the two men.

Essay Topic 2

The scenes at the dinner table caused the most friction between Annie and Captain Keller. What did Captain Keller plan to do about Annie's disrespect? How did the Captain feel when James took Annie's side? What might have happened if Annie had given in to Captain Keller and permitted Helen to run wild like she did before?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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