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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Helen's sense when she first makes the connection that the spellings are the names of things?
(a) Engaging.
(b) Temper-filled.
(c) Miraculous.
(d) Surprising.

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

3. Which genre best describes this novel?
(a) Historical fiction.
(b) Biography.
(c) Autobiography.
(d) Non-fiction.

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

5. What was Sullivan trying to teach Helen the difference between when Helen became extremely frustrated?
(a) Pump and flower.
(b) Doll and book.
(c) Mug and water.
(d) Knife and fork.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state was Helen born?

2. Which of the following best describes Helen's relationship with Martha as they played together?

3. Who best understood Helen's first limited sign language?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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