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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subject did Helen not like?
(a) Reading.
(b) Science.
(c) Math.
(d) Writing.

2. What was Helen allowed to do for the first time with the Tuscumbia school children?
(a) Sing Christmas carols.
(b) Hang stockings.
(c) Decorate the tree.
(d) Give the children their gifts.

3. Which of the following literary terms did Anne use to help Helen with her learning about nature and life?
(a) Onomatopoeia
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Personification.
(d) Alliteration.

4. What did it take Helen a long time to be able to do?
(a) Initiate conversation.
(b) Understand language.
(c) Think critically.
(d) Participate in conversations.

5. In what year was Helen born?
(a) 1875.
(b) 1860.
(c) 1895.
(d) 1880.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Sullivan trying to teach Helen the difference between when Helen became extremely frustrated?

2. What was Anne sent to do with Helen?

3. What caused Helen's tantrums to increase in severity?

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

5. What did Helen need to learn how to recognize and communicate?

(see the answer key)

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