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Miracle Worker Test Review
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1
What does it mean to be "irresolute"?
Domineering in a haughty manner
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
Hesitant; slow to act; uncertain
2
Which word means "to appease or pacify, especially by concessions or consiliatory gestures"?
placate
compel
thwart
3
Which word means "giving the impression that something bad will happen"?
imperious
ominous
irresolute
impassive
4
How old is Annie when she comes to work for the Kellers?
25
15
20
17
5
What is the technique Annie uses to teach Helen language?
Braille
The Perkins Alphabet
Finger Spelling
6
Which word means "to force; especially to do something"?
compel
placate
thwart
7
Annie was the Kellers' last hope; where were they going to send Helen if they couldn't get through to her?
School For the Blind
The Hospital
An Asylum
School for the Deaf
8
Why does Annie take Helen to the garden house?
To teach her chores
To make her parents sad
To teach her discipline
To clean
9
What does Helen do to Annie within 10 minutes of when she enters the Kellers' home?
Slaps her across the face
Hits Annie with her doll
Pulls her hair
Spits on her
10
What impresses Kate after Annie eats with Helen at the breakfast table?
She folds her own napkin
She's kind to Annie
She finger spells when she wants something
She pours her own cup of water
11
How do we learn about Jimmie's character?
When he comes to visit Annie
When Annie visits him in the hospital
Through flashbacks
12
Which word means "to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose"?
thwart
placate
compel
13
What is "asperity"?
harshness or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner
a strong feeling of dislike
tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation
14
What does "impassive" mean?
Likely to change frequently or suddenly
Without emotion; apathetic; unmoved
Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen
Uneasy or fearful about what might happen
15
What is the meaning of "aversion"?
a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, or disgust
an eye doctor
lack of modesty; shamelessness
16
What is the definition of "paroxysm"?
a strong feeling of dislike
a sudden, uncontrollable outburst
an eye doctor
harshness or sharpness of tone
17
Which word means "tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation"?
trepidation
impudence
paroxysm
asperity
18
The play and film "The Miracle Worker" tells the story of which of these historical figures?
Harriet Tubman
Marie Antoinette
Sally Kellerman
Helen Keller
19
Which word means "domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing"?
ominous
imperious
impassive
apprehensive
20
What is an "oculist"?
a sudden, uncontrollable outburst
an eye doctor
a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, or disgust
21
Who is Jimmie?
Aunt Ev's husband
Annie's brother
Helen's half brother
Helen's brother
22
T or F: The setting of The Miracle Worker is in in Tuscumbia, Alabama
False
True
23
What does "apprehensive" mean?
hesitant; slow to act; uncertain
domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing
giving the impression that something bad is going to happen
uneasy or fearful about what might happen
24
Which word means "lack of modesty; shamelessness"?
trepidation
impudence
asperity
aversion
25
What is the meaning of "volatile"?
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing
uneasy or fearful about something that may happen
giving the impression that something bad is going to happen
