Question

unit skills assessment 1: excerpt from the story of my life: chapter 7 helen keller • 1902 after losing her sight and hearing when she was 19 months old, helen keller (1880 - 1968) went on to become a famous american author and disability rights advocate. in this excerpt, she recalls her early education. carefully read the text excerpt from the story of my life: chapter 7. then, answer each question by choosing the best response. the next important step in my education was learning to read. as soon as i could spell a few words, my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed words in raised letters. i quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality. i had a frame in which i could arrange the words in little sentences, but before i ever put sentences in 9. how does learning about the ancient world affect keller in paragraph 13? a. while some of the information unsettles keller, it encourages her inquisitive mind to learn more b. while some of the information comforts keller, it frightens her from venturing outside on her own. c. while some of the information excites keller, the scope of how much she still needs to learn demoralizes her. d. while some of the information bores keller, the scope of how much of the world is yet unknown overwhelms her.

Explanation:

By analyzing the content of paragraph 13 in "Excerpt from The Story of My Life: Chapter 7", we can understand Keller's reaction. The learning about the ancient - world has a dual - effect on her. Some information is unsettling, yet it stimulates her eagerness to learn more.

Answer:

A. While some of the information unsettles Keller, it encourages her inquisitive mind to learn more