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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks to learn Helen's new language?

2. What is Annie working on in the beginning of Act Two?

3. Who objects most to Helen's discipline?

4. What is the style of Helen's handwriting?

5. What time of year is it when Helen prepares to go on a trip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Annie took Helen to Boston with the intention of introducing Helen to the Institute as well as to the Blind Girls and Mr. Anagnos. Do you think Annie, Kate or Mr. Keller intended to enroll Helen at the Institute? If so, why didn't Helen stay? How did the girls and Anagnos relate to Helen? What was Helen's opinion on the place and people?

Essay Topic 3

Upon meeting Kate Keller, Annie said that she intended to teach Helen half of what an ordinary child might know. What was Kate's response and what was the conversation to follow? Whose opinion was correct in the end?

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