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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gives Helen fond memories of her time in New York?
(a) Her newly found lip-reading skills.
(b) The progress she made with her speech skills.
(c) Her love of languages and geography.
(d) That Anne was with her the whole time.

2. At what age did Helen begin her formal schooling?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

3. What was Helen given permission to do at the World's Fair?
(a) Touch the exhibits.
(b) Go places women were not allowed with Dr. Bell.
(c) Visit things others could not visit.
(d) Enter areas reserved for dignitaries.

4. Who best understood Helen's first limited sign language?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) No one.
(d) Her nurse.

5. Who cared for the canary?
(a) Martha.
(b) Helen.
(c) Helen's mother.
(d) Anne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Helen, Mildred and Anne do when the train approached?

2. Where did Helen visit in May of 1888?

3. What season is it when Helen and her family travel for their vacation?

4. What year did Helen take the exams to enter Radcliffe College?

5. Why might it not be surprising that Helen learned to like studying Latin?

(see the answer key)

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