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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kept Helen from being lonely at Cambridge?

2. How did Helen feel about cold winters?

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

4. What method did Anne use in teaching Helen?

5. What did Helen want to learn in the spring of 1890?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways did Helen's intelligence and talent serve her well? In what ways did Helen's intelligence and talent cause her frustration and rage?

Essay Topic 2

Do you believe that Helen gives Anne the appropriate credit, too much credit or too little credit? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Helen took an extra year before she went to Radcliffe? Do you believe this was a good or bad decision? Why do you feel this way?

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