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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The doctor says Helen has the constitution of what animal?
(a) Goat
(b) Lion
(c) Otter
(d) Mule

2. What set is used for Anne's first private meeting with Helen?
(a) Garden House
(b) Car
(c) Garage
(d) Carriage

3. What is the name of the town where the Kellers live?
(a) Wildwood
(b) Scattertown
(c) Anita
(d) Tuscumbia

4. How many children appear on the set of the Keller porch?
(a) 3
(b) 6
(c) 2
(d) 1

5. Which city does not appear on the signs during the trip?
(a) Charlotte
(b) Chattanooga
(c) Knoxville
(d) Lynchburg

Short Answer Questions

1. What year does the story begin?

2. What will the helper's title be?

3. What is the first word taught to Helen?

4. Helen has a history of exhibiting what characteristic?

5. What is the name of the dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think the play opened with Dr. Howe examining Helen?

2. In the scene in the garden with Captain Keller, Helen is the focus while there is a lot of action in the background. What is the purpose of this arrangement?

3. Why does Annie keep Helen from returning to Kate the minute they return to the house?

4. Why is there an argument over Helen at the dinner table?

5. The first gift from the Blind Girls to Annie had a special significance. What was it?

6. Annie does not intend to tell the Kellers about her history. What is Anagnos' advice on the matter?

7. Why is Annie hesitant to take her first paycheck from Captain Keller?

8. Martha gives scissors to Helen as the children cut out paper dolls on the porch. Why would Martha do that and what is Helen's reaction?

9. What is Kate's reason for not disciplining Helen?

10. What is a surprising result of Helen's teaching in regards to Kate?

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