Helen Keller

Why is Helen Keller a special person?

• Because she could do amazing things even though she couldn't see or hear.

• Because she had superpowers.

• Because she lived in a castle.

• Because she could talk to animals.

Did she invent 60 different signs for use in her personal communication at the age of 7?

• no

• yes

Why Helen become deaf and blind?

• she had an illness   

• she had an accident     

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What scientific method did Helen Keller use to learn to communicate?

• Braille reading

• Tactile signing

• Lip reading

• Sign language

How did Helen Keller's understanding of the world challenge scientific perceptions of sensory disabilities?

• By proving that sensory disabilities limit intelligence

• By showing that sensory disabilities can be overcome with education

• By demonstrating that sensory disabilities are incurable

• By illustrating that sensory disabilities are rare

Which scientific principle is illustrated by Helen Keller's ability to learn multiple languages despite her disabilities?

• Neuroplasticity

• Genetic predisposition

• Natural selection

• Thermodynamics

What was the role of Anne Sullivan in Helen Keller's scientific education?

• She was her nurse

• She was her interpreter

• She was her teacher

• She was her doctor

How did Helen Keller's achievements contribute to the scientific study of human potential?

• By showing that disabilities are a barrier to success

• By proving that human potential is limited by physical abilities

• By demonstrating that human potential can be unlocked with the right support

• By illustrating that human potential is predetermined

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What scientific tool did Helen Keller use to read and write?

• A typewriter

• A Braille typewriter

• A computer

• A magnifying glass

How did Helen Keller's life influence scientific research on communication methods for the deaf and blind?

• By discouraging research in this field

• By inspiring new methods and technologies

• By proving that traditional methods are sufficient

• By showing that communication is impossible