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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Helen's family become acquainted with the Perkins Institute?
(a) Through the eye doctor in Baltimore.
(b) Through Dr. Bell.
(c) Through Anne Sullivan.
(d) Through Helen's mother's reading.

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

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

4. 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.

5. What was the first the first word Helen connected with the spelling?
(a) Mug.
(b) Water.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Pump.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many years did Helen live in isolation?

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

3. What biblical feature does Helen equate Anne Sullivan with?

4. Why didn't Helen have any fits of temper while she was with her parents on the trip to see the eye doctor?

5. Where was the Perkins Institute located?

(see the answer key)

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