John Henry (Text Collection)

Which of the following was NOT a result of the new railroad routes?

• new towns were created

• more laborers were hired

• timber and coal lands were opened up

• the Civil War began

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CCSS.RI.3.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Historians know that John Henry was a real man. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What unusual item was John Henry born with in his hand?

• a bottle

• a hammer

• a railroad track

• a lantern

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

When the author describes John’s arms as thick as stovepipes, what image does she want to create?

• that John Henry was a tiny baby

• that John Henry was a jolly baby

• that John Henry was able to sing songs

• that John Henry was a powerful baby

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What invention would change the steel driving occupation?

• a hammer

• a steam drill

• a tunnel

• a jack hammer

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What were some possible negative effects that John Henry felt the of the new steam drill would bring about? Circle all that apply.

• The steam drill would take over people's jobs.

• His friends would have to beg on the side of the road.

• His friends would be robbed of their dignity.

• John Henry would finally be able to relax with his wife and son.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which event would complete this sequence of events from the tall tale Pecos Bill? There is a contest to see who is the fastest driller. -> John Henry uses two hammers to match the speed of the steam drill. -> [Blank] -> John Henry's heart bursts.

• Folks headed to John Henry's grave.

• John Henry beat the steam engine.

• John Henry asked Lucy for a cool drink of water.

• John Henry was carried down from the mountain.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is a synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence? "That's impossible," the salesman said.

• logical

• hopeless

• achievable

• possible

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

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CCSS.RL.4.4

What theme would be appropriate for this text?

• don't work too hard

• kindness counts

• always do your best

• always tell the truth

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What was the Author's Purpose for writing John Henry?

• To Persuade

• To Inform

• To Entertain

• To Educate

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

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CCSS.RL.4.5

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