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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Helen go to the World's Fair with?

2. What characters does Helen have empathy for in great literature?

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

4. What season was it during chapter twelve?

5. How did Helen respond to the controversy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In looking at Helen's experience at Gilman's school the second year, what aspects do you think led to the conflict? Which events do you think were Helen's doing? Which do you think were the schools? Do you think it was justified to remove her from the school? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How did Helen learn to systematically work through something that would not offer her immediate gratification? What in her young life prepared her her for this type of work?

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