John Henry quiz

According to the selections why did John Henry agree to race against the machine?

• to prove he was strong

• to show off

• to be cool

• just cause he felt like it

In one text, John Henry was born with a hammer on his hand, in the other text...

• he found the hammers

• his dad gave him two hammers

• he bought the hammers

• the hammers were a gift

Based on the selection did he beat the steam drill?

• yes

• no

• i'm not sure

• i don't know

In Lester's book John Henry had a friend, what was his name?

• Lil' Bill

• Elliot

• Jose

• Fernando

Which of the following happened to John Henry at the end of the text?

• He went to dinner.

• He continued traveling.

• His heart stopped beating and he died.

• He went back home.

What is the theme of the John Henry texts?

• Love yourself.

• Be repectful.

• Quit if you are tired.

• Hard work takes courage.