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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. The clock shows what time when James spies on Annie and Helen?
(a) 2:12
(b) 10:15
(c) 12:30
(d) 11:40

2. What is the name of Helen's doctor?
(a) Howe
(b) Marshall
(c) Williams
(d) Jones

3. What will the helper's title be?
(a) Maid
(b) Servant
(c) Governess
(d) Chaperone

4. What year does the story begin?
(a) 1972
(b) 1901
(c) 1740
(d) 1880

5. Which city does not appear on the signs during the trip?
(a) Chattanooga
(b) Knoxville
(c) Lynchburg
(d) Charlotte

Short Answer Questions

1. How will the helper get to the Keller house?

2. What object does Anne use to begin to teach Helen to spell?

3. What is the name of the aunt?

4. The Kellers are amazed when Helen learns to use what item?

5. How old is Mr. Keller?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Annie hesitant to take her first paycheck from Captain Keller?

2. The sets often include the presence of Belle, the family's setter. What is the purpose of including the dog?

3. After spending time in Annie's room, Helen storms out and locks the door, leaving Annie trapped. What is the purpose of the locked door?

4. Who makes the original suggestion that Helen should be put in an asylum? How do Helen's parents react?

5. How does Helen react when Annie touches her face? Why?

6. According to Annie, what makes a person human?

7. Why is it important that Annie lets Helen into her bedroom?

8. What is a surprising result of Helen's teaching in regards to Kate?

9. Annie tells Kate that blindness and deafness are not Helen's worst handicaps. What are the real handicaps?

10. What is the recommendation from Alexander Graham Bell to Captain Keller?

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