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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way was Helen becoming a danger to herself and others?
(a) She refused to participate in family activities.
(b) Her energy level was waning and she was unable to sustain herself.
(c) She showed more jealousy against every single person she encountered.
(d) Her need for stimulation exceeded her parent's ability to train her.

2. Where was the Perkins Institute located?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Boston.
(d) New York.

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) Her parents gave her some medication to keep her calm.
(b) Her mother and father gave into all of her desires and whims.
(c) There were so many things to keep her mind and fingers busy.
(d) She was terrified of leaving her home and seeing the doctor.

4. What subject did Helen learn about on the walks she and Anne took?
(a) Math.
(b) Geography.
(c) Science.
(d) Social Studies.

5. What did Helen do to Mildred when she was in a rage?
(a) Pushed Mildred onto the floor.
(b) Hid Mildred in a closet.
(c) Pulled Mildred out of her mother's lap.
(d) Tipped over Mildred's cradle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Learning these finger spellings could be said to be what for Helen?

2. What did Helen need to learn how to recognize and communicate?

3. Where did Helen's parents take her to see a famous eye doctor?

4. Why was Helen's small vocabulary of signs not enough?

5. Why did Sullivan take Helen outside?

(see the answer key)

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