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

Short Answer Questions

1. Annie tries to teach Helen how to make what item?

2. According to Annie, to spoil Helen is to cause _________________.

3. Who is asked to say grace?

4. Keller accuses Annie of lacking what emotion?

5. What word can be used to describe Helen's approach?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several times throughout the story, Annie separates Helen from Kate. Why? What kind of influence did Kate have on Helen? On Annie? Was Kate's influence more or less important or powerful that that of Captain Keller? What point did Annie prove by taking Helen to the garden house? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

At the end of the teleplay, Annie, Kate and Helen go to the Perkins Institute. Why did they make the trip? What was the plan once the trio arrived? Was the plan carried out? How did Anagnos respond to Helen, Annie, and Kate? What was Helen's opinion of the school and the Blind Girls? Where would Helen go next?

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