Helen Keller Facts

What happened to Helen as a young child?

• She became deaf.

• She became blind.

• She became deaf and blind.

• She was fine.

What was the cause of Helen becoming blind and deaf?

• She got the flu.

• She had a high fever.

• She had a stomach bug.

• She went outside when it was cold and rainy.

What was the name of Helen's teacher?

• Anne Sullivan

• Mary Kay Ash

• Laura Ingalls Wilder

• Amy Thomas

What type of book is this?

• fiction

• poetry

• autobiography

• biography

What is the author's purpose for writing this story?

• to inform about Helen's life

• to persuade us that Helen is an amazing person

• to explain how Helen became blind and deaf

• to entertain us

What can the reader conclude about Helen?

• She was lazy and never tried.

• She had GRIT and never gave up.

• She was not very smart.

• She wanted to be a teacher when she grew up.

Which is the best summary of the story A Picture Book of Helen Keller?

• Helen Keller had a high fever and became deaf and blind. She helped others that were disabled.

• Helen Keller got a fever that caused her to become deaf and blind. She became very frustrated because she could not communicate with others. Helen did learn to read and write and went on to graduate college and help others that were disabled.

• Helen Keller helped many disabled people. She graduated college and learned how to read and write.

• Helen Keller got a fever that caused her to become deaf and blind. She became very frustrated because she could not communicate with others. Helen's parents hired a teacher Anne Sullivan to help Helen learn how to read and write. Helen did learn to read and write and went on to graduate college and help others that were disabled.

What can you infer about Helen Keller's parents?

• They cared about Helen.

• They did not care about Helen.

• They thought Helen wasn't very smart.

• They thought Helen would be able to see and hear again.

What is the meaning of the word mischievous in the sentence.

Helen was mischievous. She locked her mom in the pantry and cut all her friend's hair off.

• sweet

• angry

• naughty