What significant event in Helen Keller's life caused her to lose her sight and hearing?

A severe illness with a high fever.

Fill in the blank: Helen Keller's mother believed she was ___ but needed help to communicate with the world.

Smart

True or False: Helen Keller was easily manageable and did not show signs of frustration during her early childhood.

False. Helen often got angry and threw tantrums.

What method did Miss Sullivan use to help Helen learn new words?

She spelled words into Helen's hand using special hand signs.

Riddle: I was once a healthy girl, but a fever took my sight and sound. With a devoted teacher, I learned to spell, and my voice was finally found. Who am I?

Helen Keller

Fill in the blank: Helen's father often said, 'Give the poor child ___ she wants.'

What

What was Helen's initial reaction to learning new words from her teacher?

She could spell the words but did not understand their meanings.

What significant breakthrough did Helen experience with Miss Sullivan that changed her understanding of words?

Helen realized that words had meaning when Miss Sullivan spelled 'W_A_T_E_R' into her hand while she felt running water.

True or False: Miss Sullivan was only strict with Helen and did not show kindness.

False. Miss Sullivan was strict but also kind.

What method did Miss Sullivan use to teach Helen how to communicate?

She taught Helen to spell words using hand signs.

What were the feelings of Helen's parents as she struggled with her disabilities?

They felt sad for her.

Multiple Choice: What did Miss Sullivan teach Helen about the concept of water? A) It is a solid. B) It is essential for life. C) It is a type of food. D) It can be found in the desert.

B) It is essential for life.

What does the term 'fever' indicate about a person's health?

Fever indicates that a person's body temperature is elevated, often due to an illness or infection.

What are 'hand signs' used for?

Hand signs are used to convey letters or words through movements of the hands.