Act 1
Who is Annie's teacher?
Anagnos
What does Annie believe is the key to Helen's mind in Act 2?
obedience
What word unlock's Helen's mind?
water
Quote: "When I screamed she didn't blink."
Kate
What institution did Annie come from?
The Perkins Institution
What is Kate's concern when she watched Helen & Annie "play" the spelling game?
Kate is concerned that there is no understanding/connection from the letters to the things.
Describe Helen's appearance in the beginning of Act 3?
proper, little lady, well-mannered
Who are the two children that play with Helen?
Martha & Percy
Name both settings used in the play.
2. Perkins Institute in Boston
What are James & Keller discussing at breakfast?
Battle at Vicksburg/North vs. South
In the homecoming scene who steps in to help Annie? How did this person help?
James steps in by standing up to his father.
Quote: "I tell you, I'm of half a mind to ship her back to Boston before the week is out!"
Captain Keller
What did Aunt Ev give Helen? Why was Helen disturbed?
A doll with no eyes. Helen wanted it to have eyes.
Whom does Keller place the burden of firing Annie upon?
Kate
Who is astonished when they are asked to stay out of it?
Aunt Ev
Annie
How do the members of the household control Helen?
Food/sweets
What agreement have the Keller's & Annie come to at the end of Act 2?
Annie will have two weeks with Helen under full control in the garden house.
What is Annie's idea of original sin?
giving up on the job
Quote: "If the child can be taught. No one expects you to work a miracle, even for 25 dollars a month."
Anagnos