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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Helen's first word as a baby?

2. What does the hand to the cheek mean in sign language?

3. What item of food does James give to Helen?

4. What number is taught to Helen at this point?

5. How does Helen attempt to hurt Annie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The scene at the water pump was a breakthrough in Annie's teaching. Explain the scene and how it affected Helen. What was the immediate result of the breakthrough? Examine how that one incident was responsible for Helen's ultimate success.

Essay Topic 2

Annie moved Helen out into the garden house so that they could be isolated from the rest of the family. What was the purpose in the move? What action did Annie take previously to confuse Helen? Did the plan work? How did Kate react?

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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