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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Helen most interested in that she visited while on her trip?
(a) Bunker Hill.
(b) Plymouth Rock.
(c) Ocean.
(d) Commons.

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

3. What did Helen do to Mildred when she was in a rage?
(a) Tipped over Mildred's cradle.
(b) Pushed Mildred onto the floor.
(c) Hid Mildred in a closet.
(d) Pulled Mildred out of her mother's lap.

4. Who cared for the canary?
(a) Helen.
(b) Helen's mother.
(c) Anne.
(d) Martha.

5. Why didn't Helen have any fits of temper while she was with her parents on the trip to see the eye doctor?
(a) There were so many things to keep her mind and fingers busy.
(b) She was terrified of leaving her home and seeing the doctor.
(c) Her mother and father gave into all of her desires and whims.
(d) Her parents gave her some medication to keep her calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Helen's parents take her to see a famous eye doctor?

2. Which of the following best describes Helen's first nineteen months of life?

3. Why did Sullivan take Helen outside?

4. In what way does Helen see herself as fortunate in terms of her family?

5. Which of the following best describes Helen's sense when she first makes the connection that the spellings are the names of things?

(see the answer key)

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