WorksheetsThe Miracle Worker: Act I
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the main conflict between Captain Keller and Annie Sullivan in Act I?
Annie requesting a salary
financial struggles
dispute over family traditions
disagreements about the approach used with Helen
Why does Anne Sullivan believe she is uniquely qualified to teach Helen?
She has advanced medical training.
She has experience teaching deaf-blind children.
She is a close friend of the Keller family.
She is fluent in sign language.
How is the theme of isolation best portrayed as it relates to Helen Keller in Act I?
Isolation due to a lack of family support
Isolation is not a theme
Isolation due to communication challenges
Isolation is portrayed positively
How does Helen express her frustration in Act I?
by running away
by refusing to eat
by throwing tantrums and screaming
all of the above
What is the immediate family's reaction to the idea of hiring a teacher for Helen?
resistant
enthusiastic
supportive
indifferent
How does Helen Keller's character evolve from the beginning of Act I to the end?
Remains static (same)
Experiences regression (goes backwards)
Undergoes some development
Shows extreme change
How does the playwright, William Gibson, reveal Helen Keller's character traits in Act I of "The Miracle Worker"?
through monologues
through soliloquies
through flashbacks
through dialogue & stage directions
How does Helen’s brother, James, treat Helen in Act I?
James is patient and caring towards Helen
James ignores Helen and is sarcastic in response to her behavior
James encourages Helen to be more independent
James secretly plans to send Helen to boarding school
What contributes to the conflicts surrounding Helen Keller's behavior in Act I?
desire for freedom
fear of darkness
social anxiety
lack of discipline
What does the following quote suggest about Kate’s relationship with her daughter, Helen?
“Every day she slips further away. And I don't know how to call her back” (Gibson 15).
Kate is proud of Helen
Kate wants to fire Annie
Kate feels defeated in her pursuit to help Helen
Kate feel accomplished in attempting to help Helen
