Helen Keller's Life and Achievements

What illness is believed to have caused Helen Keller's loss of sight and hearing?

• Measles or chickenpox

• Tuberculosis or diphtheria

• Scarlet fever or meningitis

• Influenza or pneumonia

Who recommended that Helen Keller's family contact the Perkins School for the Blind?

• John Macy

• Mark Twain

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Henry H. Rogers

What was the first word Helen Keller understood through Anne Sullivan's teaching?

• Water

• Friend

• Light

• Book

Which famous author supported Helen Keller's college education?

• Mark Twain

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Charles Dickens

• Ernest Hemingway

What was the title of Helen Keller's autobiography?

• My Journey

• The Story of My Life

• Overcoming Silence

• Life in Darkness

What social issue did Helen Keller advocate for after researching the causes of blindness?

• Child labor laws

• Women's suffrage

• Socialist distribution of income

• Environmental conservation

Which organization did Helen Keller help to found?

• National Organization for Women

• American Civil Liberties Union

• American Red Cross

• Greenpeace

How many books did Helen Keller publish during her lifetime?

• Over 20

• Over 14

• Over 25

• Over 10

Which award did Helen Keller receive from President Johnson?

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

• Congressional Gold Medal

In how many countries did Helen Keller advocate for the deaf and blind?

• Over 39

• Over 50

• Over 30

• Over 20