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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Helen get interested in learning about dinosaurs?
(a) A bone she found in the field.
(b) A story that Anne read to her.
(c) A man sending her fossils.
(d) A conversation with Martha about them.

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

3. How old was Helen when she was able to fingerspell, read raised print, read Braille and speak English?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 18.
(d) 11.

4. What did Helen break when she was raging in trying to learn the difference between mug and water?
(a) Mildred's new cradle.
(b) A new doll.
(c) The water pump.
(d) Sullivan's glasses.

5. In what year did Anne Sullivan come to teach Helen?
(a) 1889.
(b) 1887.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1885.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Anne sent to do with Helen?

2. How did Helen respond to the controversy?

3. Who else in Helen's family seemed to be verbally gifted?

4. How did Helen feel about cold winters?

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

(see the answer key)

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