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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kept Helen from being lonely at Cambridge?
(a) Girls learned to fingerspell.
(b) Her friends from Philadelphia visited often.
(c) Mildred stayed to study there as well.
(d) She was able to get outside frequently.

3. Why might it not be surprising that Helen learned to like studying Latin?
(a) She enjoyed learning greatly.
(b) She had a gift for various languages.
(c) She always achieved her goals.
(d) She had Anne to ensure her success.

4. What does Helen love to immerse herself in?
(a) Nature.
(b) Languages.
(c) Reading.
(d) Writing.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Helen name her canary?

2. Which of the following subjects was not one Helen studied during her time in New York?

3. How can one tell that Helen enjoyed spelling out sentences with Anne?

4. What method did Anne use in teaching Helen?

5. In what area did Helen have a lot of catching up to do?

(see the answer key)

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