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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many words might it take before Helen learns to "talk"?

2. Which of these things is not used to describe the soul?

3. What word does James use to describe Grant?

4. Who comes to Annie's defense?

5. Helen's trip with Annie will be to what city?

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

Several times throughout the story, Annie separates Helen from Kate. Why? What kind of influence did Kate have on Helen? On Annie? Was Kate's influence more or less important or powerful that that of Captain Keller? What point did Annie prove by taking Helen to the garden house? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The most exciting and telling scene in the teleplay is the one involving Annie and Helen at the pump. Explore this scene. What took place between Annie and Helen during those moments? What made it obvious that Helen had experienced a real breakthrough, not only in language but in the relationship with Annie? How did the scene affect the Kellers?

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