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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Helen, Mildred and Anne do when the train approached?
(a) Held on to the swaying trestles.
(b) Ran off of the railroad tracks.
(c) Jumped into the stream.
(d) Waved at the engineer.

2. What did daily immersion in language allow Helen to do?
(a) Become more of an active participant in the family.
(b) Keep busy and away from throwing tantrums.
(c) Make cognitive leaps and function at a higher level.
(d) Participate in more conversations.

3. How did Anne Sullivan believe that normal children learned language?
(a) Engaging in it at the time.
(b) Watching it happen before them.
(c) Having it specifically taught to them.
(d) Being exposed to it constantly.

4. What did Helen's aunt make for her?
(a) A new dress for her trip to the doctor.
(b) A necklace made out beads.
(c) A cane made out of jewels.
(d) A doll made out of towels.

5. What abstract term did it take a very long time for Helen to understand?
(a) Love.
(b) Concentrate.
(c) Solve.
(d) Think.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Anne speak to Helen constantly?

2. What did Helen name her canary?

3. Who is Sarah Fuller?

4. What was Helen's favorite Christmas present?

5. How does Helen describe this Christmas?

(see the answer key)

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