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

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of books did Helen dislike reading?

2. How old was Helen when she experienced snow for the first time?

3. What outrages Helen as she visits the poor?

4. Who did Helen go to the World's Fair with?

5. Why doesn't Helen take notes during classes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Helen took an extra year before she went to Radcliffe? Do you believe this was a good or bad decision? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think math was particularly difficult for Helen? Do you think there would be any aspects of math that would be easier than others? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Helen believes that education is best approached when it is done in a joyful and leisurely fashion? Do you agree with her? Why or why not?

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