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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Annie managed to teach Helen?

2. What city is the focus of the conversation between James and Keller?

3. What was the family having for dinner when Helen threw her tantrum?

4. According to Helen, words can be the soul's _____________.

5. What is the name of the Keller baby?

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

Mr. Keller says that teaching Helen is like talking to a fence post. Annie disagrees and explains how she intends to teach Helen. What does Helen say? Is Mr. Keller being mean or realistic? How does Kate react? Does Helen know about their doubts? If so, how?

Essay Topic 3

Under the surface, Annie and Helen are quite a lot alike. Compare and contrast the personalities of each. Do the two complement each other? Explain.

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