Helen Keller

How old was Helen Keller when she became sick with fever?

• 19 years

• 19 months

• 9 months

What were the consequences of the fever?

• She became deaf

• She became blind

• Both (a+b)

Why was it hard for her to learn on how to communicate?

• Because her parents refused to look after her.

• Because she surrendered and refused to continue her studies.

• Because she was so young when she lost sight and hearing.

What is meant by sign language?

• The language of the signs in the streets

• The language of hearing-impaired people

Why was Helen Keller unable to use the sign language?

• Because she could not see.

• Because she wasn't smart enough.

• Because she was stubborn

Who helped Helen to learn?

• Her best friend

• Her teacher Anne Sullivan

• Her grandmother

What encouraged Helen to be able to learn different ways to communicate?

• a. The help of others

• b. Her own determination

• Both (a+b)

What did she learn at the end?

• She learnt different ways to communicate.

• She learnt to “hear”.

• She learnt to understand speech by touching a speaker’s lips and throat

• All of the above

What achievements did Helen do in her life?

• She gave lectures (with her teacher’s help).

• She wrote a number of books.

• She delivered public talks

• All of the above

Helen inspired others to not give up in the face of adversity.

• True

• False