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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who argues about the choice of prayer?
(a) Capt. Keller
(b) Aunt Ev
(c) Martha
(d) Kate

2. What word did Helen use to respond to Annie?
(a) Water
(b) Foot
(c) Dog
(d) Cake

3. Who is the "halfbreed Yankee"?
(a) Williamson
(b) Bragg
(c) Grant
(d) Pemberton

4. Kate compares Helen to what animal?
(a) Lion
(b) Lamb
(c) Rhinoceros
(d) Kitten

5. Who is asked to say grace?
(a) James
(b) Viney
(c) Kate
(d) Annie

6. What did Anne often play with as a child?
(a) Snakes
(b) Yarn
(c) Kittens
(d) Rats

7. To whom does Annie communicate on a regular basis?
(a) Her brother
(b) Anagnos
(c) James
(d) Dr. Howe

8. How many words might it take before Helen learns to "talk"?
(a) 100,000
(b) 1 million
(c) 500,000
(d) 350,000

9. According to Helen, words can be the soul's _____________.
(a) Heart
(b) Birth
(c) Expression
(d) Body

10. Which of the following items is NOT thrown by Helen during dinner?
(a) Napkin
(b) Fork
(c) Pitcher
(d) Bowl

11. Captain Keller lets Helen get away with things because he says that she is ________________.
(a) Lonely
(b) Retarded
(c) Angry
(d) Deprived

12. According to Anne, what allows a person to be human?
(a) Intelligence
(b) Love
(c) Choice
(d) Discipline

13. Who comes to Annie's defense?
(a) Percy
(b) James
(c) Arthur
(d) Viney

14. What is the style of Helen's handwriting?
(a) Slanted
(b) Flowery
(c) Square
(d) Crude

15. Who writes the letter?
(a) Helen
(b) Kate
(c) Annie
(d) James

Short Answer Questions

1. What word was used to demonstrate the card to the Kellers?

2. What number is taught to Helen at this point?

3. Helen's trip with Annie will be to what city?

4. What item does Keller throw when he leaves the dining room?

5. Where does Annie sit when she writes to her mentor?

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