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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Helen's small vocabulary of signs not enough?
(a) She grew and so did her need to express herself.
(b) She could not use them fast enough.
(c) Many people thought they were inappropriate.
(d) Enough people did not understand them.

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

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

4. How did Helen feel as her vocabulary increased?
(a) Sad that she couldn't learn fast enough.
(b) More a part of the world.
(c) As if she knew everything.
(d) Resigned to always be an outsider.

5. Where was the Perkins Institute located?
(a) New York.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Baltimore.
(d) Boston.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What abstract term did it take a very long time for Helen to understand?

3. In what way was Helen gifted from the beginning of her life?

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

5. What did Anne go to get while Helen was waiting for her to return?

(see the answer key)

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