"View from the Empire State Building" Quiz

1. As stated in “View From the Empire State Building,” what is the main reason that Helen Keller is writing to Dr. Finley?

• to explain her eagerness about visiting the Empire State Building
• to describe her experience at the top of the Empire State Building
• to suggest that he take his blind patients to the Empire State Building
• to prove that he was wrong in his opinion of the Empire State Building

2. In “View From the Empire State Building,” how does Keller present blindness?

• as a challenge that makes people stronger
• as an experience that is deeply emotional
• as a condition that is poorly understood
• as a gift that allows for a deeper vision

3. In “View From the Empire State Building,” how does Keller mostly experience the Empire State Building?

• She feels the wind against her face and hand
• She focuses on her internal response
• She obtains help from her guide
• She refers to a braille guideboo

4. In “View From the Empire State Building,” with which claim about the Empire State Building does Keller disagree?

• It is an elegant building that only the rich can truly enjoy.
• It is a site that represents an American vision that no longer exists.
• It is a structure that illustrates American arrogance and indulgence.
• It is a grand place that tourists will often visit but never fully appreciate.

5. In “View From the Empire State Building,” what does Keller believe the Empire State Building symbolizes? Choose two options.

• skill and hard work
• poetry and spirituality
• fortune and luxury
• cynicism and doubt
• noise and confusion

6. What is the definition of unconquerable?

• not able to be defeated
• able to become victorious
• in danger of being conquered
• not capable of being a conqueror

7. Which of the following words best expresses the meaning of indomitable in the following sentence? The indomitable armed forces won the battle.

• unbeatable
• overcome
• defeated
• subdued

8. If leaders are described as dominating, which of the following must be true?

• They care about meeting the people’s needs
• They seek to profit personally from their power
• They are controlling in their attitude and actions.
• They inspire the trust of those whom they govern.

9. Part A According to the details in “View From the Empire State Building,” how does Keller most likely feel about the fact that there are sights that she misses by being blind?

• She believes that her vivid imagination more than makes up for her lack of sight.
• She is happy to have sighted friends who can describe what she cannot see herself.
• She wishes that she could see those sights but also maintain her unique perspective.
• She appreciates her keen sense of hearing that allows her to perceive without seeing.

10. Part A What is Keller’s impression of the “purpose” of the Empire State Building, as expressed in “View From the Empire State Building”?

• It is a place where people can make a lot of money.
• It is a place where people can both work and reside.
• It is a place where people can be inspired toward greatness.
• It is a place where people can meet visitors from around the world.