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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did it take Helen a long time to be able to do?
(a) Understand language.
(b) Think critically.
(c) Initiate conversation.
(d) Participate in conversations.

2. How does Helen describe this Christmas?
(a) Her best Christmas.
(b) Her first real Christmas.
(c) Her favorite Christmas.
(d) Her most exciting Christmas.

3. In what year did Anne Sullivan come to teach Helen?
(a) 1885.
(b) 1889.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1887.

4. Why might it not be surprising that Helen learned to like studying Latin?
(a) She always achieved her goals.
(b) She had Anne to ensure her success.
(c) She had a gift for various languages.
(d) She enjoyed learning greatly.

5. Why weren't many people near where Helen lived aware of resources for the blind and deaf?
(a) There were no others in the town who were blind or deaf.
(b) No such schools existed within the state at this time.
(c) The town was so far away from any school for the blind and deaf.
(d) Those who were blind and/or deaf were not premitted to attend schools.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Helen need to learn about the spellings Annie was completing in her hand?

3. What did Helen name her canary?

4. Who did the eye doctor recommend that Helen's parents contact?

5. What does Helen love to immerse herself in?

(see the answer key)

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