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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. Where was the departing point for the trip?
(a) Philadelphia
(b) Washington
(c) Boston
(d) Richmond

2. Who greets the helper upon her arrival?
(a) James
(b) Arthur
(c) Martha
(d) Kate

3. Where does the meeting of Anne and Helen take place?
(a) Train depot
(b) Crib
(c) Kitchen
(d) Porch

4. What will be the first thing Helen will be taught?
(a) How to walk
(b) Manners
(c) Music
(d) Language

5. How many operations did Annie have?
(a) 2
(b) 9
(c) 4
(d) 6

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about Anne's glasses?

2. What is the name of Helen's doctor?

3. What type of dog belongs to the family?

4. What item(s) does the older gentleman hold in his hands?

5. How old are the Blind Girls?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. One of the most powerful scenes in the play is the interaction with the water pump. Why is this scene/set so important?

3. What is the incident between Helen and Martha on the porch? How could the incident have been prevented?

4. How does Helen react to the incident at the pump?

5. What is one of the main concerns of Anagnos regarding Annie Sullivan's position as governess with the Kellers?

6. Many scenes take place around the dining room table. What is the purpose of using this set?

7. Why does Annie become so furious at the Kellers' suggestions for treating Helen? What is Annie's method for teaching Helen in this case?

8. What is Helen's reaction to going to bed on the first night at the garden house? How does Annie deal with the situation?

9. What helps Helen to write? What does Helen do with this newfound skill?

10. What caused Annie's delay in arriving in Alabama?

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