John Henry Quiz

Where does John Henry take place?

• California, 1900s

• West Virginia, late 1800s

• Ohio, 1800s

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Who are the characters in John Henry

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Which things are John Henry known for?

• Being the fastest Steel Driver

• Singing songs while he's working

• Growing up as a slave

• Living in Virginia

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What is the BIGGEST exaggeration in John Henry

• John Henry's strength

• John Henry's heart

• John Henry's singng

• John Henry's cooking

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Why did John Henry agree with using the Steam Drill?

• Workers would lose their jobs

• He would be bored

• No one would get paid anymore

• People would need to move

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Why did the other workers on the railroad like John Henry

• He is helpful and caring

• He does their work

• He is rude

• He takes forever to get work done

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Why was bringing in a Steam Drill a positive thing for the railroad building process?

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"Bang!"----The race was on! "Bang" is an...

• Onomonopia

• Metaphor

• Simile

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Character traits for John Henry are:

• Mean, Snarky, Rude

• Kind, Helpful, Hardworking

• Silly, Loud, Goofy

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What is the Climax of the Story?

• John Henry being born with a hammer in his hand

• Beginning working on the railroad at 10 years old

• The race between John Henry and the Steam Drill

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