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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Helen and Anne decide she should attend the Wright-Humason School for the Deaf?
(a) It was best for continuing her speech and lip-reading skills.
(b) It was a school that would allow Anne to attend as her interpreter.
(c) It was close to her home.
(d) It was the only school that would accept Helen.

2. How did Helen respond to the controversy?
(a) She had never heard that story before.
(b) She apologized and promised never to do it again.
(c) She did not remember and did not do it on purpose.
(d) She stands behind the story being her own.

3. What does Helen love to immerse herself in?
(a) Writing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Nature.
(d) Languages.

4. What types of books did Helen dislike reading?
(a) Fables where animals are made to act or talk like people.
(b) The Bible.
(c) Poetry, particularly romantic poets.
(d) Greek mythology.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why might it not be surprising that Helen learned to like studying Latin?

2. How does Helen indicate one should take their education?

3. What kept Helen from being lonely at Cambridge?

4. What was Helen accused of doing?

5. What gives Helen fond memories of her time in New York?

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