Helen Keller's Journey

What is the main focus of the excerpt?

• Helen Keller's accomplishments

• Helen Keller's childhood challenges

• Helen Keller's teacher, Anne Sullivan

• Helen Keller's autobiography

What impact did Helen Keller's teacher have on her?

• She taught her how to communicate

• She helped her graduate from college

• She introduced her to amazing people

• She supported her advocacy work

How does Keller's use of words and phrases impact the meaning and tone in the opening of this chapter?

• It creates a sense of confusion and darkness

• It highlights the beauty of nature

• It emphasizes Keller's intelligence

• It portrays Keller's emotions

Why do you think the person coming is so important to Keller?

• They bring her a doll

• They reveal all things to her

• They teach her how to communicate

• They love her unconditionally

What emotions would a child normally exhibit when a toy is broken? What emotions does Keller exhibit? Why does this matter?

• Sadness and regret; anger and bitterness

• Happiness and pride; anger and bitterness

• Sadness and regret; no emotions

• Happiness and pride; no emotions

What emotions does Keller exhibit now about the broken doll? Why does this matter?

• Sadness and regret; she learns the value of things

• Happiness and pride; she learns the value of things

• Sadness and regret; she learns the power of love

• Happiness and pride; she learns the power of love

What is the defining moment of this text? Why does this matter?

• When Keller receives her first doll

• When Keller learns the word 'water'

• When Keller realizes everything has a name

• When Keller feels repentance and sorrow

What is Keller's 'So What' in writing this passage? What theme or message does she want to communicate to her readers?

• The importance of education

• The power of love and support

• The beauty of nature

• The challenges of disabilities

What is the significance of the phrase 'like Aaron's rod, with flowers'?

• It symbolizes the blossoming of the world for Keller

• It represents the miracles in Keller's life

• It refers to Keller's love for flowers

• It signifies the importance of language

What is the overall theme of the excerpt?

• The power of education

• The challenges of disabilities

• The importance of love and support

• The beauty of nature