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Helen Keller’s life is the story of ______.

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Question

Helen Keller’s life is the story of ______. 

Options

  • a blind woman.

  • courage, patience and struggle.

  • a helpless, unfortunate girl.

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Solution

Helen Keller’s life is the story of courage, patience and struggle.

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Chapter 32: Helen Keller - Things to do [Page 79]

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