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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why wasn't Mildred hurt?
(a) Helen regretted her actions soon enough.
(b) The cook pulled Helen away from Mildred.
(c) Mildred was able to defend herself.
(d) Her mother was there to catch her.

2. In what way was Helen becoming a danger to herself and others?
(a) Her need for stimulation exceeded her parent's ability to train her.
(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) She refused to participate in family activities.

3. In what year did Anne Sullivan come to teach Helen?
(a) 1885.
(b) 1889.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1887.

4. What took Helen's sight and hearing?
(a) Animal.
(b) Accident.
(c) Fever.
(d) Seizure.

5. For how many years did Helen live in isolation?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Helen when she became blind and deaf?

3. What caused Helen's tantrums to increase in severity?

4. Who best understood Helen's first limited sign language?

5. Why weren't many people near where Helen lived aware of resources for the blind and deaf?

(see the answer key)

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