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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prop is most commonly seen in the yard?

2. Who invented the alphabet taught to Helen?

3. What animal does Helen imitate?

4. Anne objects to Helen's behavior surrounding what prop?

5. The Kellers are amazed when Helen learns to use what item?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Helen return to her unruly ways at the dinner table?

2. How does Helen react when Annie touches her face? Why?

3. What happens after Helen speaks?

4. What does Annie claim is her biggest problem in regards to Helen's behavior?

5. How do the Kellers realize that Helen is blind and deaf?

6. What do Annie and Helen do once they are at the water pump?

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

8. Why is Captain Keller surprised by James' reaction to Annie's outburst?

9. Several scenes are focused on letters written to various characters. Early on, Keller writes to Dr. Chisholm, who refers Keller to Alexander Graham Bell. What is the purpose of showing the exchanging of letters?

10. What is Dr. Howe's diagnosis for Helen and his advice for her recovery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several months later, the reader/viewer is witness to Helen and the family preparing for Christmas. Helen is shown writing. What tool has Annie employed to help Helen to write? How would Helen be able to learn to write so quickly? What does Helen do with this new found skill? How does Annie react to Helen's progress?

Essay Topic 2

The author describes Helen's appearance as well as her behaviors. Compare and contrast the two. Are those two main elements of Helen similar or opposite? How did Helen's appearance change as her behaviors began to change?

Essay Topic 3

Upon meeting Kate Keller, Annie said that she intended to teach Helen half of what an ordinary child might know. What was Kate's response and what was the conversation to follow? Whose opinion was correct in the end?

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