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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Helen learn to talk?

2. Which of the following subjects was not one Helen studied during her time in New York?

3. What about the American Falls at Niagara made a big impression on Helen?

4. Which of the following subjects was not one described by Helen as one she had an interest in?

5. How does Helen describe the Bible?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think math was particularly difficult for Helen? Do you think there would be any aspects of math that would be easier than others? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think books played such an important part in Helen's life? What plays the most important part in your life? Why do you think that is the case?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways did Helen change throughout the novel? In what ways did she remain the same? Do you think Helen herself recognized how she changed or did it just become more apparent to others? Why or why not?

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