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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item of Helen's is snatched up by the dog?
(a) Shoe
(b) Doll
(c) Biscuit
(d) Book

2. Which character is often in the foreground while others go about their actions in the periphery?
(a) Belle
(b) Kate
(c) Helen
(d) Annie

3. What item is used by Anne to communicate to Helen?
(a) Sunshine
(b) Water pump
(c) Socks
(d) Dog

4. What does Annie drop to get Helen's attention?
(a) Suitcase
(b) Boot
(c) Doll
(d) Chair

5. What is Mr. Keller's title?
(a) Major
(b) Captain
(c) Lieutenant
(d) General

Short Answer Questions

1. How many operations did Annie have?

2. Where is Annie hit?

3. What is the present from the Blind Girls?

4. What is the final set used in the play?

5. What does Helen attack with the scissors?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alexander Graham Bell refuse to help Helen?

2. The setting often requires focusing in closely on the faces of the characters. Why is it important to show Martha's mouth?

3. What does Captain Keller attribute Helen's behavior to at the table?

4. Why does Annie want to take Helen out of the Kellers' house? Where do they go?

5. Several scenes are focused on letters written to various characters. Early on, Keller writes to Dr. Chisholm, who refers Keller to Alexander Graham Bell. What is the purpose of showing the exchanging of letters?

6. Helen makes several attempts to get attention from each member of the family. What does she do to get attention and what are the results?

7. How does the author describe Helen? Does Helen's physical appearance give any signs to her infirmities?

8. Why is Captain Keller surprised by James' reaction to Annie's outburst?

9. What helps Helen to write? What does Helen do with this newfound skill?

10. Annie and Helen spend a long time in the dining room in a battle of wills. What does Annie manage to teach Helen?

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