The Ballad of John Henry Comprehension Q's

What event occurred on August 28, 1830, involving the Tom Thumb locomotive?

• The Tom Thumb won its first race against a horse-drawn carriage.

• The Tom Thumb broke down during a race against a horse-drawn carriage.

• The Tom Thumb set a new speed record.

• The Tom Thumb was displayed for the first time.

What was the outcome of the race between the Tom Thumb and the horse-drawn carriage?

• The horse-drawn carriage won due to the Tom Thumb's mechanical failure.

• The Tom Thumb won despite the mechanical issues.

• The race was canceled due to the Tom Thumb's breakdown.

• Both competitors were disqualified.

What is the significance of John Henry in the ballad mentioned in the text?

• He was a former slave who became a famous musician.

• He was a steel driver who raced against a steam-powered drill.

• He invented the steam-powered drill.

• He was the engineer of the Tom Thumb.

According to the text, what does John Henry's struggle symbolize?

• The struggle between man and nature.

• The struggle between different railroad companies.

• The struggle between man and machine.

• The struggle for racial equality.

What does John Henry tell his captain about the steam drill?

• The steam drill is faster than him.

• The steam drill will not beat him.

• The steam drill is broken.

• The steam drill is too loud.

According to the poem, what ultimately happens to John Henry?

• He becomes a captain.

• He outperforms the steam drill.

• He breaks the steam drill.

• He dies after working hard.

What does John Henry ask his Shaker to do?

• To sing and pray.

• To leave him alone.

• To help him with the drill.

• To stop the steam drill.

How does John Henry compare his performance to the steam drill?

• He drills less than the steam drill.

• He drills the same as the steam drill.

• He drills more than the steam drill.

• He doesn't compare their performances.

What was the name of John Henry's wife according to the text?

• Mary Ann

• Polly Ann

• Sally Ann

• Betty Ann

What did Polly Ann do when John Henry was sick?

• She cried

• She called for help

• She drove steel like a man

• She sang a song