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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 did Helen consider to be one of her favorite childhood pastimes?

2. How old was Helen when she wrote this novel?

3. How does Helen describe this Christmas?

4. Which of the following is not true about Helen?

5. Where would Helen sit to be splashed by the waves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was a first for Helen when she attended Cambridge School for Young Ladies?

2. What was the progression of Helen's learning?

3. What happened to Helen, Mildred and Miss Sullivan as they tried to find their way home when they were lost in the woods?

4. What happened to Helen's approach to religion after Bishop Brooks died?

5. In her final chapter, who does Helen have unkind words for?

6. Why did Anne take Helen outside when she went into a rage and broke her new doll?

7. What were the big events that Helen was able to participate in during 1893?

8. What happened when Helen arrived at the Perkins Institute and how did that make her feel?

9. How did Helen feel about her Latin lessons?

10. What happened to Helen the first time she was in the ocean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What would you consider to be the main theme of this novel? Why do you think this is the theme? In what ways does this theme extend beyond the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think there would be many times throughout Helen's life that she would be accused of being less than genuine? Do you think these judgments were fair? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Helen was never satisfied with the level she had attained with regards to education? Do you think had she not lost her sight and hearing she would have had the same drive? Why or why not?

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