Handicaps, Helen Developed Her Keen Mind. She Received Many Honors
Handicaps, Helen Developed Her Keen Mind. She Received Many Honors
Handicaps, Helen Developed Her Keen Mind. She Received Many Honors
Helen, the star pupil, and Anne, the model teacher, go together like a hand and glove. Both of these women were truly remarkable. Helen Keller was left deaf and blind from an illness when she was a baby. Anne Sullivan, nearly blind herself, taught Helen to read Braille, a system of raised dots designed for the blind. She also taught her to talk with her fingers. Using these tools to overcome her handicaps, Helen developed her keen mind. She received many honors for her books and other works. When Anne Sullivan was near death, someone said to her, Teacher, you must get well. Without you, Helen would be nothing. Anne replied, That would mean that I have failed. Do you agree? 1. The best title is A. Helen Keller B. Anne Sullivan C. Model Teacher and Star Pupil D. Two Friends 2. Helen Keller became deaf and blind from A. birth B. an accident C. an illness D. adulthood 3. Anne Sullivan was Helens A. relative B. nurse C. pupil D. teacher 4. When it comes to these two women A. both failed B. neither was famous C. neither failed D. both gave up 5. The word handicaps in line seven means A. enemies B. poor grades C. physical challenges D. health habits