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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Annie managed to teach Helen?

2. What is the name of the Keller baby?

3. Who argues about the choice of prayer?

4. What word did Helen use to respond to Annie?

5. What does the hand to the cheek mean in sign language?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several times throughout the story, Annie separates Helen from Kate. Why? What kind of influence did Kate have on Helen? On Annie? Was Kate's influence more or less important or powerful that that of Captain Keller? What point did Annie prove by taking Helen to the garden house? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

One of Annie's biggest battles has to do with defeat. Annie will not admit defeat. Annie says that she will never give up, while James says that sometimes there are no other options and that defeat does exist. What makes Annie so determined to make a breakthrough with Helen? Is it because of pride, belief in herself and/or Helen or something else? How does Annie's perseverance help and hinder her work with Helen and the Kellers? What might Annie have done differently?

Essay Topic 3

After the incident at the water pump, a new bond forms between Annie and Helen. How does Helen react when Annie touches her face? Why? Does this move create a rift in the student/teacher relationship? How does Annie handle the next steps with Helen and the Kellers?

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