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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the original story?

2. How does her lack of sight and hearing sometimes make Helen feel?

3. How many adults worked with Mr. Agnagnos to question Helen?

4. How old was Helen when she experienced snow for the first time?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think Helen would have been able to continue her studies if Anne had had to accept a different position? What do you think was Anne's influence on Helen's studies?

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

Why do you believe Helen had to learn the strategy of applying herself to something that does not interest her? Did you also have to learn this strategy? If so, why? If not, why not?

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