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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Helen see herself as fortunate in terms of her family?
(a) Her parents had good connections and kept reading.
(b) Her father died in the war trying to protecte Helen.
(c) Her family did not abadon her when she became ill.
(d) Her mother gave up work to take care of Helen.

2. What did daily immersion in language allow Helen to do?
(a) Participate in more conversations.
(b) Keep busy and away from throwing tantrums.
(c) Make cognitive leaps and function at a higher level.
(d) Become more of an active participant in the family.

3. What season was it during chapter twelve?
(a) Winter.
(b) Fall.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

4. What does Helen indicate she felt after he tantrums passed?
(a) Something like anger.
(b) Something like relief.
(c) Something like regret.
(d) Something like release.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age did Helen begin her formal schooling?

2. What was the name of the original story?

3. How old was Helen when she had her first public controversy?

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

5. At whose home did Helen and Anne stay?

(see the answer key)

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