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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What game did Helen think reading was like?
(a) Ring around the Rosey.
(b) Hide-and-seek.
(c) Crossword puzzles.
(d) Concentration.

2. In what area did Helen have a lot of catching up to do?
(a) Reading.
(b) Math.
(c) Language.
(d) Learning.

3. Why didn't Helen have any fits of temper while she was with her parents on the trip to see the eye doctor?
(a) She was terrified of leaving her home and seeing the doctor.
(b) Her mother and father gave into all of her desires and whims.
(c) Her parents gave her some medication to keep her calm.
(d) There were so many things to keep her mind and fingers busy.

4. Where did Helen's parents take her to see a famous eye doctor?
(a) New York.
(b) Baltimore.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Washington, D.C.

5. What was Helen doing when Anne tapped her forehead and spelled think?
(a) Wasting time.
(b) Concentrating.
(c) Sitting on her mother's lap.
(d) Playing with her dolls.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Helen first begin to show she could read the words presented to her by Anne?

2. Who else in Helen's family seemed to be verbally gifted?

3. For how many years did Helen live in isolation?

4. What was Sullivan trying to teach Helen the difference between when Helen became extremely frustrated?

5. Which of the following best describes Helen's relationship with Martha as they played together?

(see the answer key)

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