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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Helen view nature?
(a) As a constant lesson.
(b) As something she cannot understand.
(c) As a waste of her time.
(d) As a miracle.

2. Where was Helen waiting for Anne when a storm suddenly arose?
(a) By the pump.
(b) In the house.
(c) In a tree.
(d) Next to the well.

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

4. In what state was Helen born?
(a) New York.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Maine.
(d) Illinois.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did it take Helen a long time to be able to do?

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

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

4. How did Anne Sullivan believe that normal children learned language?

5. Where was the Perkins Institute located?

(see the answer key)

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