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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Helen have to wait for before she could do her algebra, geometry and physics?
(a) Anne to get better.
(b) To finish her other courses.
(c) Her mother to bring up materials.
(d) To buy a braillewriter.

2. What was Helen's favorite sport?
(a) Ice Skating.
(b) Tobogganing.
(c) Skiing.
(d) Sledding.

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

4. What was the only part of New York City that Helen actually liked?
(a) Central Park.
(b) The large amount of people.
(c) The monuments.
(d) The shopping.

5. What kept Helen from being lonely at Cambridge?
(a) Mildred stayed to study there as well.
(b) Girls learned to fingerspell.
(c) She was able to get outside frequently.
(d) Her friends from Philadelphia visited often.

6. Which of the following questions is not answered in chapter twelve?
(a) What was Helen's favorite winter sport?
(b) How old was Helen during this time period?
(c) Where Helen went during the winter?
(d) Why did Helen spend her winters in the north?

7. Where did Helen spend this season?
(a) Work.
(b) North.
(c) Home.
(d) South.

8. On what did Mr. Gilman base his assumptions?
(a) Helen's behavior.
(b) Reports from other teachers.
(c) His personal observations.
(d) Talking with Helen.

9. What started the conflict between Mr. Gilman and Miss Sullivan?
(a) He felt Helen was working to hard.
(b) He felt Anne was giving Helen answers.
(c) He felt Helen was mistreating Anne.
(d) He felt Anne was not supporting Helen enough.

10. What year did Helen take the exams to enter Radcliffe College?
(a) 1900.
(b) 1891.
(c) 1902.
(d) 1897.

11. How old was Helen when she experienced snow for the first time?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

12. What was Helen accused of doing?
(a) Hurting another.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Lying.
(d) Plagiarizing.

13. How does Helen indicate one should take their education?
(a) As an door opening to the world around.
(b) As if it is something precious.
(c) As if there is nothing else of importance.
(d) As they would take awalk in the country.

14. What does Helen acquaint beauty and music with?
(a) Goodness and love.
(b) Surprise and power.
(c) Emotions and depth.
(d) Unattainable things.

15. Who is Sarah Fuller?
(a) A deaf girl who learned to talk.
(b) A teacher who could help her learn to talk.
(c) Principal of the Horace Mann School for the Deaf.
(d) A deaf and blind girl who learned to talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes how Helen attacked learning Latin?

2. What did Helen indicate she missed the most during her time in college?

3. What does Helen love to immerse herself in?

4. How many sessions did Helen have to learn the elements of speech?

5. What did Mr. Gilman want Anne and Helen to do?

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