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                                                    Helen Keller
                                            Born 1880 - Died 1968

1.  What caused Helen Keller to become blind and deaf?

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2.  Imagine losing your sense of sight and your sense of hearing.   Close your eyes and put your
     hands over your ears.  How could you learn?

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3.  After this event how did Helen recognize people?

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4.  How was Helen able to "talk" to her family?

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5.  How did  Helen demonstrate her frustration?

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6.  Why was Anne Sullivan able to relate so well to the child Helen?

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7.  Why was the "water" incident so crucial in Helen Keller's development?

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8.  How was Helen able to attend classes in college?

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9.  How was Helen able to earn money to buy a house?

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10.  How many years did Helen Keller and her teacher remain together?

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11.  How long did Helen Keller live?

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Biography at gardenofpraise.com