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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way was Helen gifted from the beginning of her life?
(a) Verbally.
(b) Emotionally.
(c) Physically.
(d) Empathetically.

2. In what way was Helen becoming a danger to herself and others?
(a) Her energy level was waning and she was unable to sustain herself.
(b) She showed more jealousy against every single person she encountered.
(c) Her need for stimulation exceeded her parent's ability to train her.
(d) She refused to participate in family activities.

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

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

5. What did Helen learn to fear?
(a) Her half-brothers.
(b) Being alone with no one to help her communicate.
(c) Her teacher.
(d) The power of nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was this novel first published?

2. In what state was Helen born?

3. What was Helen allowed to do for the first time with the Tuscumbia school children?

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

5. What was Helen doing when Anne tapped her forehead and spelled think?

(see the answer key)

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