from Little Visits with Great Americans

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What conclusions can be drawn about Helen Keller's character from the text?

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Helen Keller was a stubborn and rebellious child who later became patient and eager to learn.

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Which sentence from the text best supports the idea that Helen Keller's education was a challenging but ultimately rewarding experience for both her and her teacher?

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After seven weeks of what she says was the hardest work she had ever done, the faithful teacher received her reward in the sudden dawning of the child’s intelligence.

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What evidence from the text suggests that Helen Keller's intellectual abilities were influenced by her family background?

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Her father was a Confederate captain and her mother was from a prominent Massachusetts family.

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Which sentence from the text best illustrates the significant impact Miss Sullivan had on Helen Keller's life?

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How well this noble and devoted teacher has succeeded in her work is fully evidenced by the brilliancy and thoroughness of her student’s achievements.

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How did Miss Sullivan's method of instruction influence Helen Keller's learning process?

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Miss Sullivan's use of the manual alphabet and raised letter cards helped Helen Keller understand the connection between words and objects, leading to a breakthrough in her learning.

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What impact did Helen Keller's experience at the Cambridge School for Girls have on her future academic pursuits?

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The Cambridge School for Girls provided Helen Keller with a rigorous academic foundation that prepared her for the challenges of Radcliffe College.

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How does the author's use of the word "piercing" in paragraph 6 contribute to understanding Miss Sullivan's role in Helen Keller's life?

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It emphasizes the difficulty of Miss Sullivan's task in reaching Helen's mind.

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What does the phrase "the veil behind which the intelligence of the little girl lay sleeping" suggest about Helen Keller's potential?

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It suggests that Helen Keller's intelligence was hidden and needed to be awakened.

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How does the author's use of the phrase "the veil behind which the intelligence of the little girl lay sleeping" in paragraph 6 contribute to the overall message of the text?

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It emphasizes the difficulty of Miss Sullivan's task in reaching Helen's mind and suggests that Helen's potential was hidden.

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How does the author's choice of words in paragraph 8, describing Helen's transformation after starting school, reflect their opinion on Miss Sullivan's teaching methods?

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The author uses words like "patient" and "gentle" to suggest that Miss Sullivan's methods were effective and humane.