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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 the helper's expression when met for the first time?

2. What item does Kate bring to Annie and Helen's place?

3. What is the name of the aunt?

4. What body part is often the main focus for the audience?

5. What is the present from the Blind Girls?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the recommendation from Alexander Graham Bell to Captain Keller?

5. Why does Annie want to take Helen out of the Kellers' house? Where do they go?

6. What happens after Helen speaks?

7. 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?

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of Annie's biggest battles has to do with defeat. Annie will not admit defeat. Annie says that she will never give up, while James says that sometimes there are no other options and that defeat does exist. What makes Annie so determined to make a breakthrough with Helen? Is it because of pride, belief in herself and/or Helen or something else? How does Annie's perseverance help and hinder her work with Helen and the Kellers? What might Annie have done differently?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Keller says that teaching Helen is like talking to a fence post. Annie disagrees and explains how she intends to teach Helen. What does Helen say? Is Mr. Keller being mean or realistic? How does Kate react? Does Helen know about their doubts? If so, how?

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