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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Helen's family tend to let her have her own way whenever possible?
(a) Because she was the youngest child.
(b) Because of her rages.
(c) Because she couldn't see or hear.
(d) Because they didn't know what else to do.

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

3. How does Helen describe the Bible?
(a) A collection of literature more than a record of religion.
(b) A compelling and decisive story.
(c) A record of religion more than a collection of literature.
(d) A broken book that was unable to provide comforting.

4. What does Helen indicate Sullivan's arrival freed her from?
(a) Frustration.
(b) Bondage.
(c) Tolerance.
(d) Silence.

5. What about the American Falls at Niagara made a big impression on Helen?
(a) Their size.
(b) Their power.
(c) Their ability to spray water far.
(d) Their history.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Helen get interested in learning about dinosaurs?

2. What made math more difficult for Helen?

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

4. What abstract term did it take a very long time for Helen to understand?

5. What kept Helen from being lonely at Cambridge?

(see the answer key)

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