Study Questions

1. When Felix first met the librarian, what type of book was the librarian reading? How does a person read this type of book?

2. Why did Helen want to touch Felix's lips?

3. What was Helen able to feel in Felix's face?

4. Why do you think his face felt this way?

5. Why were Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan making motions in each other's hands?

6. What was the first word Helen learned?

7. If you lose your sight, what can happen to your other senses?

8. When did this adventure with Helen occur?

9. What was Helen's nickname for Anne Sullivan?

10. What kind of handicap did Felix have?

1. What did Helen teach Felix?

2. When Felix returned to the school, the young girl did not accept his apology at first. Why do you think she behaved this way?

1. A book in Braille. Letters in the book are made with raised dots that can be felt with the fingers.
2. She could read lips (understand what they were saying) with her fingers.
3. He had a good face, but sad.
4. Answers will vary, but Felix was not a happy person. He had to build himself up by tearing down others.
5. They were using finger spelling. This is one way Helen spoke with people.
6. The word "water."
7. They can become magnified.
8. 1935.
9. Teacher.
10. A handicap of the heart

1. Answers will vary, but in general, she taught him a lesson in acceptance and tolerance.
2. Answers will vary, but in general, she did not trust him.