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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Sullivan take Helen outside?
(a) To trying using objects from the outdoors.
(b) To remove her from an interfering family.
(c) To change the scenery and mood.
(d) To cool Helen's temper and give herself a break.

2. What did daily immersion in language allow Helen to do?
(a) Participate in more conversations.
(b) Make cognitive leaps and function at a higher level.
(c) Become more of an active participant in the family.
(d) Keep busy and away from throwing tantrums.

3. In what way was Helen becoming a danger to herself and others?
(a) She showed more jealousy against every single person she encountered.
(b) She refused to participate in family activities.
(c) Her energy level was waning and she was unable to sustain herself.
(d) Her need for stimulation exceeded her parent's ability to train her.

4. What did Helen's aunt make for her?
(a) A doll made out of towels.
(b) A new dress for her trip to the doctor.
(c) A cane made out of jewels.
(d) A necklace made out beads.

5. What abstract term did it take a very long time for Helen to understand?
(a) Think.
(b) Concentrate.
(c) Solve.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Anne Sullivan come to teach Helen?

2. What character does Helen indicate she was very jealous of?

3. What was Helen doing when Anne tapped her forehead and spelled think?

4. What was the first abstract term Helen learned to understand?

5. Why was Helen's small vocabulary of signs not enough?

(see the answer key)

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