Miracle Worker Analysis Quiz

What is the primary setting of "The Miracle Worker"?

• A bustling city in Europe

• The Keller family home in Alabama

• A school in Boston

• A factory in New York

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who is the main protagonist of "The Miracle Worker"?

• Helen Keller

• Annie Sullivan

• Captain Keller

• James Keller

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What disability affects Helen Keller in the play?

• Deafness and blindness

• Paralysis

• Speech impairment

• Memory loss

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why does Annie Sullivan come to the Keller household?

• To teach Helen how to speak

• To care for Helen as a nurse

• To teach Helen communication skills

• To work as a housekeeper

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What method does Annie Sullivan use to teach Helen?

• Sign language

• Lip reading

• Braille

• Morse code

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the significance of the water pump scene in the play?

• It represents Helen's breakthrough in communication

• It shows Helen's fear of water

• It is where Helen runs away from home

• It is where Annie resigns from her position

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does the Keller family's attitude towards Helen change throughout the play?

• They become more protective and isolating

• They become increasingly frustrated and give up

• They grow more understanding and supportive of her education

• They remain indifferent to her condition

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What theme is most prominently explored through Annie's character?

• The impact of disability on family

• The power of perseverance and determination

• The importance of social status

• The effects of poverty

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze how Annie's past experiences influence her teaching methods with Helen.

• Her past makes her more sympathetic and less disciplined

• Her own visual impairment gives her unique insights into Helen's needs

• Her educational background makes her rely heavily on books

• Her childhood hardships make her a strict and demanding teacher

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Discuss the role of communication in "The Miracle Worker." How does it affect the characters' relationships?

• It causes misunderstandings and conflicts only

• It is irrelevant to the development of the plot

• It is central to Helen's integration into the family and society

• It only affects Helen and Annie's relationship

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking