Craig Kielburger Reflects on Working Toward Peace

What superhero did Craig Kielburger dream of being when he was very young?

• Batman

• Spider-Man

• Superman

• The Incredible Hulk

How old was Craig Kielburger when he saw the article about the Pakistani boy?

• 6

• 16

• 12

• 25

What information about the Pakistani boy was NOT included in the article?

• He was twelve years old.

• He was arrested for stealing food for his family.

• He was sold into slavery.

• He worked twelve hours a day tying tiny knots to make carpets.

How did seeing the article about the Pakistani boy impact Kielburger?

• It changed his life forever.

• He thought child labor was unfortunate, but he knew that there was nothing he could do about it.

• He decided to fly to Pakistan to protest.

• He wrote a letter to the President of Pakistan demanding justice.

What is the biggest killer of children?

• car accidents

• poverty

• natural disasters (tornadoes, earthquakes, etc.)

• wild animals

What did the 1997 United Nations Development Report determine?

• There is no way to end poverty.

• There are not nearly as many children in the world being forced to work as people think.

• Poverty could be ended, but it would take thousands of years.

• The world has the resources to end poverty.

What did Jose do that moved Kielburger?

• He prepared a traditional Brazilian dinner for him.

• He told Kielburger that he could come back to visit at any time.

• He gave Kielburger his shirt, even though it was his most precious possession.

• He introduced Keilburger to his family, which is an honor in Brazilian culture.

Kielburger claims that Jose taught him more about ____________ than anyone he has ever known.

• soccer

• sharing

• Brazil

• avoiding the police

What does Kielburger believe about all people?

• He believes that all people are good-hearted deep down.

• He believes that all people should travel the world.

• He believes that all people should donate to We the Children.

• He believes that all people are special or talented in some way.

At the end of his essay, Kielburger lists three of what he believes are the world's worst evils. Which of the following does he NOT mention?

• poverty

• exploitation

• greed

• loneliness