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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Helen's first nineteen months of life?
(a) Abnormal.
(b) Spoiled.
(c) Troublesome.
(d) Thriving.

2. How did Helen feel about Dr. Bell?
(a) She was frustrated when she was with him.
(b) She was afraid of him.
(c) She was angry when he tried to work with her.
(d) She loved him right away.

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

4. Which of the following best describes Helen's relationship with Martha as they played together?
(a) Loving.
(b) Sharing.
(c) Bullying.
(d) Liberating.

5. Why did Helen's family tend to let her have her own way whenever possible?
(a) Because she was the youngest child.
(b) Because of her rages.
(c) Because she couldn't see or hear.
(d) Because they didn't know what else to do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Helen need to learn about the spellings Annie was completing in her hand?

2. Where was the Perkins Institute located?

3. At what age did Helen say her first word?

4. In what state was Helen born?

5. How old was Helen when she wrote this novel?

(see the answer key)

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