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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Helen's temperament served her well to help her overcome obstacles?
(a) Her pleasing nature.
(b) Her instant anger.
(c) Her persistence.
(d) Her self-absorbed nature.

2. What did Helen break when she was raging in trying to learn the difference between mug and water?
(a) Sullivan's glasses.
(b) Mildred's new cradle.
(c) A new doll.
(d) The water pump.

3. In what state was Helen born?
(a) Maine.
(b) Illinois.
(c) New York.
(d) Alabama.

4. In what way was Helen gifted from the beginning of her life?
(a) Physically.
(b) Empathetically.
(c) Emotionally.
(d) Verbally.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why wasn't Mildred hurt?

2. In what year was Helen born?

3. In what month did Anne Sullivan arrive at Ivy Green to work with Helen?

4. Who best understood Helen's first limited sign language?

5. What does Helen indicate Sullivan's arrival freed her from?

(see the answer key)

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