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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Helen finally enter Radcliffe?
(a) 1903.
(b) 1900.
(c) 1905.
(d) 1898.

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

3. Which of the following subjects was not one Helen studied during her time in New York?
(a) Geography.
(b) Italian.
(c) German.
(d) French.

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

5. At what age did Helen begin her formal schooling?
(a) 10.
(b) 13.
(c) 8.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Helen take notes during classes?

2. How did Helen respond to the controversy?

3. What did Anne do to help Helen get over her writer's block?

4. What was Helen given permission to do at the World's Fair?

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

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