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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Helen imitate?

2. What type of dog belongs to the family?

3. What is the name of the aunt?

4. What will the helper's title be?

5. Who is chosen to help Helen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who recommends the oculist to Captain Keller? What is Keller's reaction to the suggestion that the doctor be contacted?

2. Why does Annie want to take Helen out of the Kellers' house? Where do they go?

3. What is a surprising result of Helen's teaching in regards to Kate?

4. What is Helen's reaction to going to bed on the first night at the garden house? How does Annie deal with the situation?

5. Percy is interested in learning how to play "the finger game" with Helen. How does Helen know that it is not Annie's hand? How does Helen react?

6. Why is Annie hesitant to take her first paycheck from Captain Keller?

7. What is the incident between Helen and Martha on the porch? How could the incident have been prevented?

8. What does Captain Keller attribute Helen's behavior to at the table?

9. In the scene in the garden with Captain Keller, Helen is the focus while there is a lot of action in the background. What is the purpose of this arrangement?

10. Why does Annie keep Helen from returning to Kate the minute they return to the house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discipline was non-existent when it came to Helen. Why didn't the Kellers punish Helen for her unruly behavior? What was the common response to Helen's antics? How did Annie immediately change that aspect of the Kellers' household? What was the first step in changing Helen's behavior?

Essay Topic 2

James happened to see Annie at a vulnerable moment after her battle with Helen. Why did James feel ashamed? Did James' opinion of Annie change? Explain. How did James react when Annie told him about her history and nightmares? How did this exchange affect their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

The scene at the water pump was a breakthrough in Annie's teaching. Explain the scene and how it affected Helen. What was the immediate result of the breakthrough? Examine how that one incident was responsible for Helen's ultimate success.

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