The courage to be Who she is

Why did Marlee Mtlin's parents choose to send her a public mainstream school?

• They wanted Marlee to integrate with both hearing and deaf children.

• They couldn’t afford to send her to a boarding school.

• They believed a public school would offer better educational opportunities.

• They felt a mainstream school would give her the best social development.

Based on the text, how did Marlee’s experience at camp influence her later career?

• She learned how to sing and perform in musical performances.

• She discovered her love for acting and gained confidence from her peers.

• She realized she didn’t like acting and pursued a different path.

• She learned to use sign language to perform songs, which boosted her self-confidence.

What does the relationship between Marlee Matlin and Henry Winkler reveal about the importance of mentorship in her life?

• Henry Winkler taught Marlee how to act and navigate the film industry.

• Marlee did not have a close relationship with Henry Winkler.

• Having a mentor like Henry Winkler helped Marlee gain the confidence to pursue acting.

• Henry Winkler discouraged Marlee from becoming an actress.

How did Marlee’s family contribute to her success despite her hearing impairment?

• They kept Marlee at home and didn’t allow her to participate in outside activities.

• They helped her develop a strong sense of self and never made her feel ashamed of her hearing loss.

• They focused only on her education and didn’t support her acting career.

• They taught her to speak well so she could communicate more effectively with others.

Why was Marlee criticized when she presented the Oscar nominations, and what does this tell us about the expectations placed on her as a public figure?

• She used sign language instead of speaking, which some people felt disrespected the hearing community.

• She mispronounced the nominees’ names and was criticized for being unprofessional.

• She didn’t use sign language to present the nominees, which some deaf people felt suggested they should speak instead.

• Her humorous presentation style was criticized for not being serious enough for the occasion.

Why does Marlee have a sense of humor about her speech difficulties, and what does this reveal about her personality and coping mechanisms?

• She doesn’t see any problem with her speech and is proud of it.

• She feels insecure about her speech difficulties but uses humor to cope with it.

• She uses humor to hide the sadness she feels about not being able to speak like others.

• She has mastered perfect speech and no longer faces any challenges.

Why did Marlee’s parents help her develop a sense of humor about her hearing loss instead of allowing her to feel ashamed?

• They wanted her to understand that her hearing loss was a normal part of life.

• They believed humor would help her cope with life’s challenges.

• They thought she would feel better by not confronting the truth of her condition.

• They didn’t want her to feel different from the other children around her.

What does the support Marlee received from her family and mentors suggest about the role of encouragement in overcoming obstacles?

• It shows the importance of helping others recognize their potential.

• The support had no effect on Marlee’s success.

• Encouragement only matters when someone faces personal struggles.

• Family and mentors did not significantly influence Marlee’s career