Read this excerpt from The Miracle Worker Act 3.ANNIE: Even learning no has been at a cost. Of much trouble and pain. Don’t undo it.KELLER: Why should we wish to—ANNIE [ABRUPTLY]: The world isn’t an easy place for anyone. I don’t want her just to obey, but to let her have her way in everything is a lie, to her, I can’t—(Her eyes fill, it takes her by surprise, and she laughs through it.)And I don’t even love her, she’s not my child! Well. You’ve got to stand between that lie and her.KELLER: We’ll try.Based on the dialogue, which statement best describes Annie?
Answer
A
She considers Keller a close friend.
B
She cares about Helen’s life.
C
She is not truthful with Helen.
D
She believes that Keller is too strict.
Explanation
Annie says that letting Helen have her way in everything would be a lie, because the world will not always give her what she wants. She asks Keller to stand between Helen and that lie, showing that she cares about Helen’s future and well-being. The best choice is “She cares about Helen’s life.”
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