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WorksheetsThe Miracle Worker: Act 1
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is an exaggerated portrait?
asperity
caricature
benign
What is a rebirth?
vivacious
indolent
resurrection
What is very lively?
asperity
appraisal
vivacious
What is sharpness of temper?
inarticulate
impudence
asperity
What is lazy or idle?
benign
indolent
voluminous
What is disrespect or boldness?
impudence
indolent
asperity
What is evaluation or sizing up?
appraisal
inarticulate
benign
What is something not expressed clearly?
benign
appraisal
inariculate
What is good-natured or harmless?
caricature
benign
voluminous
What is large and bulky?
voluminous
indolent
asperity
Helen's action of putting her fingers into others' mouths is symbolic of her
growing appetite
need for attention
desire to communicate
wanting to play with the children
Why does Captain Keller finally agree to contact Dr. Chisholm?
Helen almost digs out Martha's eyes with a pair of scissors.
Helen knows that the doll is missing its eyes.
James states that Helen must be put in an asylum.
Helen overturns the cradle with Mildred in it.
The basic dramatic question the Keller's must face is whether
Helen has a mental disability
Helen needs more discipline
the family should put Helen in an institution
the Captain will write to an eye doctor
From Annie's first appearance on stage, her character comes across as
girlish and lighthearted
knowledgeable but immature
strong-willed and determined
irritable but sensitive
When Annie shuts the door in James's face, it is a symbolic action that shows she is
gentle and shy
determined and independent
cruel and selfish
cynical and sarcastic
All of the following are antagonists in Act One except
Captain Keller
Helen
Kate Keller
James Keller
In Act One, the protagonist is
James
Helen
Captain Keller
Annie
Annie begins to realize the intense conflict that lies ahead with her pupil
when Annie steps off the train
after Helen strikes Annie
after meeting Captain Keller
when James laughs at Annie
