I Am Helen Keller

What makes Helen different from many other people?

• A. She has a dog.

• B. She reads and writes.

• C. She is blind and deaf.

• D. She learns to talk.

In the middle of the passage, Helen said that every object she touched burst to life. What does Helen means when she says this?

• A. She thought the objects were moving.

• B. She understood that objects have names.

• C. She was able to see the objects.

• D. She thought the objects became brighter.

Why is Anne Sullivan so important to Helen?

• A. Anne teaches Helen how to read.

• B. Anne plays many games with Helen.

• C. Anne gives Helen a toy doll.

• D. Anne helps Helen plant a flower.

4. In the passage, why does the author put some words in bubbles?

• A. to show that important parts are happening

• B. to tell what will happen next

• C. to tell what people are saying

• D. to show how people sound when they talk

5. What is the passage MOSTLY about?

• A. how Helen finds a way to go to school

• B. what Helen does as an adult

• C. what Helen likes to do for fun

• D. how Helen finds a way to lead a happy life

What is the genre of the selection?

• A. fantasy

• B. realistic fiction

• C. biography

• D. scary story

When does this story take place?

• A. in the present

• B. in a galaxy far, far away

• C. in the future

• D. in the past

How do you think Helen felt before Anne Sullivan arrived to help her?

• A. happy and excited

• B. nervous

• C. lazy and careless

• D. scared, confused, and sad

9. According to the text, what was the most important thing Helen Keller did to help others?

• A. show people how to read braille

• B. show people how to ride a horse

• C. ensure that people with disabilities could get an education

• D. show how to throw a temper tantrum

In the passage, Helen says, "Every one of us is full of potential. And every one of us can overcome obstacles." What does the word "potential" mean?

• A. what you can do in the future with hard work

• B. wait for answers to fall from the sky

• C. throw temper tantrums

• D. eat ice cream