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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what way does Helen see herself as fortunate in terms of her family?
(a) Her parents had good connections and kept reading.
(b) Her family did not abadon her when she became ill.
(c) Her mother gave up work to take care of Helen.
(d) Her father died in the war trying to protecte Helen.

3. What did Helen's aunt make for her?
(a) A doll made out of towels.
(b) A cane made out of jewels.
(c) A necklace made out beads.
(d) A new dress for her trip to the doctor.

4. Which of the following best describes Helen's sense when she first makes the connection that the spellings are the names of things?
(a) Miraculous.
(b) Surprising.
(c) Engaging.
(d) Temper-filled.

5. What caused Helen's tantrums to increase in severity?
(a) Her parents began to tell her no more regularly.
(b) She was out of the house more often.
(c) Her desire to express herself grew.
(d) Her size and weight increased.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not true about Helen?

2. Where was the Perkins Institute located?

3. What does Helen indicate Sullivan's arrival freed her from?

4. Which of the following best describes Helen's first nineteen months of life?

5. Who did the eye doctor recommend that Helen's parents contact?

(see the answer key)

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