1) What was Helen Keller like for the first year of her life? a) She was sick and couldn't walk. b) She was a healthy child with a normal life. c) She was already blind and deaf. d) She could read and write. 2) What happened to Helen when she was 19 months old? a) She learned to talk. b) She became very sick and lost her sight and hearing. c) She met Anne Sullivan. 3) How did Helen often behave before Anne Sullivan arrived? a) She was very quiet and shy. b) She kicked, screamed, and took food from plates. c) She liked to read books all day. 4) How did Helen's family react to her difficult behavior? a) They sent her away immediately. b) They felt bad and let her do whatever she wanted. c) They found a teacher for her right away. 5) Who recommended the Perkins Institute for the Blind to Helen's family? a) Mark Twain b) Anne Sullivan c) Alexander Graham Bell 6) How did Anne Sullivan finally teach Helen her first word? a) She showed Helen a picture of water. b) She spelled W-A-T-E-R into Helen's hand while her hand was under water. c) She said the word "water" very loudly. 7) What is "braille"? a) A type of sign language. b) Bumps on a page that blind people feel to read. c) A special telephone for deaf people. 8) How did Helen pay for college? a) Her parents saved enough money. b) She got a job and worked very hard. c) A wealthy friend of Mark Twain paid for it. 9) What did Helen do after she graduated from college? a) She became a teacher for deaf children. b) She traveled to many countries, wrote books, and gave speeches. c) She stayed at home and rested. 10) What is the main lesson of Helen Keller's story? a) It is important to be rich and famous. b) Only teachers can change your life. c) Even if you have big challenges, you can find ways to learn, communicate, and succeed.

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