WorksheetsThe Miracle Worker - Sections 1-3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where was Annie's orphanage located?
Salisbury
Tewksbury
Roslindale
Taunton
What disease impacted Annie's ability to see?
glaucoma
blind fever
cataracts
trachoma
Which of the following gifts does Annie receive when she leaves Perkins?
an inkwell
smoked glasses
a diamond ring
a new dress
Which word best describes how Annie feels when she leaves Perkins?
apprehensive
angry
excited
defeated
Annie tries to teach Helen the difference between "good girl" and "bad girl" by using
a sewing card
a doll
an inkwell
a needle
Why does Annie believe that it's necessary to take Helen away from the Kellers?
She believes that they're spoiling her.
She believes that they think she's dumb.
She believes that they're mean to Helen.
She believes that they can't help her because they don't know fingerspelling.
What is one reason fingerspelling was originally created?
to help French royalty communicate with each other in a sneaky way
to help Spanish monks communicate without breaking their vow of silence
to help Perkins establish itself as the best school for the blind
to help Helen Keller learn language
Which US president did Helen Keller visit and make laugh?
Dwight Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Helen Keller gained celebrity for championing the causes of
people with eye problems.
people that were teachers.
people who wanted to get an education.
people with disabilities.
When Annie brought Helen back to the Kellers, how did she feel?
proud
angry
defeated
successful
Anagnos is nervous about sending Annie to the Kellers because of her
inability to work with children
eye problems
strong Irish accent
temper
What common expression does Kate use after Annie asks why Helen received candy for jabbing her?
She's twisting my arm.
We catch our flies with honey.
We try to butter her up.
You can't judge a book by its cover.
Why does Helen jab Annie with the needle?
She hates her.
She doesn't want to stop using the sewing card.
She knows that she'll get candy if she does.
She doesn't want to practice letters anymore.
Where does Annie take Helen to stay for more intensive lessons?
the Keller green house
the Keller guest house
the Keller vacation home
the Keller basement
What does Annie teach Helen by the end of the first three sections?
"good girl"
"water"
"no"
"doll"
Which of the following will stage directions NOT tell you?
what a character is doing
how a character is feeling
what a character is saying
how a character is speaking
Who seems least hopeful about Helen's potential to learn language?
Annie
Kate
Keller
Anagnos
What does Annie initially believe that Helen will need in order to learn language?
diligence
obedience
intelligence
silence
Annie says that "obedience without understanding" is another form of blindness. What does this show?
She doesn't think that the Kellers can parent Helen effectively.
She doesn't think that Helen should just obey orders.
She doesn't want to work for the Kellers anymore.
She doesn't think that Helen will be able to understand orders.
How much is Annie's salary?
$3 a day
$25 a month
$1,375 a year
$27 a week
