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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Learning these finger spellings could be said to be what for Helen?
(a) A simple pattern of effort.
(b) A period of great learning.
(c) A bridge to the world.
(d) The end to a long road.

2. What about Helen's temperament served her well to help her overcome obstacles?
(a) Her instant anger.
(b) Her self-absorbed nature.
(c) Her pleasing nature.
(d) Her persistence.

3. 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) She showed more jealousy against every single person she encountered.
(c) Her energy level was waning and she was unable to sustain herself.
(d) She refused to participate in family activities.

4. How did Anne Sullivan believe that normal children learned language?
(a) Engaging in it at the time.
(b) Being exposed to it constantly.
(c) Having it specifically taught to them.
(d) Watching it happen before them.

5. Who else in Helen's family seemed to be verbally gifted?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her half-brothers.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Helen do to Mildred when she was in a rage?

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

3. What did Anne use the manual alphabet to help Helen learn?

4. How did Helen's family become acquainted with the Perkins Institute?

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

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