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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. It is quickly learned that Helen does not have what?

2. The Kellers are amazed when Helen learns to use what item?

3. What item of clothing does Helen wear at the first meeting?

4. What does Helen attack with the scissors?

5. What is the name of the town where the Kellers live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Annie insist that Helen refill the water pitcher instead of allowing the servants to do it?

2. The sets often include the presence of Belle, the family's setter. What is the purpose of including the dog?

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

4. According to Annie, what makes a person human?

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

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

7. What was James' purpose in choosing that particular Bible verse for grace? Why did Aunt Ev object?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Annie's journey from Boston to Alabama was used as a metaphor to describe what action and emotion? What was the Keller carriage used to represent in regards to Annie? How did the carriage represent James? How did it represent the Kellers?

Essay Topic 3

There is a highly effective method of using lighting on stage as well as in television. Cite at least three examples of how lighting was used as foreshadowing and how that knowledge affected the reader/viewer's perceptions.

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