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

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic do Keller and James argue about?

2. What time of year is it when Helen prepares to go on a trip?

3. What has Annie managed to teach Helen?

4. Where does Annie sit when she writes to her mentor?

5. How does Helen attempt to hurt Annie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Annie's journey from Boston to Alabama was used as a metaphor to describe what action and emotion? What was the Keller carriage used to represent in regards to Annie? How did the carriage represent James? How did it represent the Kellers?

Essay Topic 3

James Keller is Captain Keller's son by his first marriage. James is the same age as Kate. What is the relationship between Kate and James? How does James relate to Helen? What part does James play in Helen's teaching and skill level? How does James help or hinder Annie's efforts?

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