What lesson can be learned from the story?

Hard work and belief in oneself can overcome challenges

Disabilities define individuals

Success is solely based on natural talent

Which of the following quotes best illustrates the tone of determination in the story?

“I clenched the chalk between my toes and drew the letter A.”

“It was hopeless from the start.”

“All around me seemed against me.”

“Nothing mattered anymore.”

Which of the following quotes best illustrates the tone of family in the story?

“Mother’s faith in me seemed almost an impertinence. They assured her that nothing could be done for me. She refused to accept this truth, the inevitable truth—as it then seemed—that I was beyond cure, beyond saving, even beyond hope.”

“I clenched the chalk between my toes and drew the letter A.”

“I had done it! It had started—the thing that was to give my mind its chance to express itself.”

Why did Christy Brown write My Left Foot?

To share his journey of overcoming challenges and inspire others

To detail the hardships of living with cerebral palsy

To criticize the medical community

Which of the following is most likely a secondary purpose of the story?

Educate readers about cerebral palsy

Promote the value of art therapy

Persuade readers to donate to disability charities

Entertain readers with humorous anecdotes

What audience did Christy Brown likely target with this story?

Families dealing with disabilities

Doctors and medical researchers

Activists fighting for policy changes

How does Christy Brown convey his message most effectively?

Through raw emotional storytelling

By using scientific terminology

By focusing on his mother’s perspective

What is the primary purpose of including details about Christy’s family?

To showcase the importance of support systems

To create tension in the narrative

What is the effect of Christy’s reflective tone in the story?

It builds empathy and connection with the reader

It creates distance from the reader

It makes the story purely factual

What is Christy Brown’s ultimate message in My Left Foot?

Determination and support can overcome life’s challenges

Family is unimportant to success

Art is the only way to communicate

What event marks the climax of My Left Foot?

Christy grabbing the chalk and writing the letter 'A'

Christy’s family learning about his disability

What is the resolution of My Left Foot?

Christy proves he is capable of intellectual and artistic achievements

Christy decides to live independently

Christy’s family fully accepts his limitations

How does the falling action develop after the climax?

Christy reflects on how his family’s support enabled his success

Christy becomes independent and leaves his family

Christy begins formal schooling

Christy decides to teach others with disabilities

What is Christy’s primary internal conflict?

Wanting to prove his intelligence despite his physical limitations

His resentment toward his family

His struggle to find financial independence

How does Christy’s relationship with his father differ from his relationship with his mother?

His father is skeptical of his abilities, while his mother is nurturing

His father is more supportive than his mother

Both parents doubt Christy’s potential

His father is emotionally distant, while his mother is indifferent

Match the correct literary elements

Line : “...as if it had been a stick of gold.”

Line : “I was imprisoned in a world of my own.”

Line : “The wind howled dismally, whipping up little whirling columns of snow that rose and fell at every fresh gust.”

Line : “I could hear the sound of the water tap dripping in the pantry, the loud ticking of the clock on the mantel shelf, and the soft hiss and crackle of the logs on the open hearth.”

Line : "I was surrounded by a family that loved me and hoped for me and that made me part of their own warmth and humanity."

Correctly label the plot structure

Christy Brown was born with cerebral palsy, a result of a difficult birth. The story begins with background information about his large family and early life in Dublin, Ireland, in the 1930s.

Christy’s mother is told by doctors that her son is mentally defective and beyond help. However, she refuses to accept this and believes that, despite his physical limitations, Christy’s mind is intact.

Christy’s feelings of isolation and frustration grow as he struggles to communicate. He feels trapped in his own body, unable to express his thoughts or desires.

The turning point of the story occurs when Christy, at the age of five, uses his left foot to grab a piece of chalk. This moment is symbolic, as it marks the first time he is able to perform a purposeful action despite his physical limitations.

Christy’s discovery of his ability to use his left foot to write becomes a catalyst for further development. Over time, he learns to control his foot and uses it to form letters and, eventually, words.

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Literary Elements in My Left Foot

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Christy’s left foot symbolize in the story?

His weakness

His family’s struggles

His perseverance and determination

His frustration with life

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The chalk in My Left Foot can best be interpreted as a symbol of…

Childhood innocence

Christy’s intellectual freedom

His family’s support

Medical breakthroughs

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event is most symbolic of Christy’s breakthrough moment?

Learning to communicate

Writing his first word

Grasping the chalk with his toes

Painting with his foot

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Christy’s family often represents which symbolic idea?

Society’s limitations

Unconditional love and support

Judgmental attitudes

Success without effort

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central theme of My Left Foot?

The importance of art

Overcoming adversity through perseverance

Acceptance of disability

The power of education

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does My Left Foot address the theme of family support?

By showing how Christy’s family educates him at home

By showing their unwavering belief in his abilities

By focusing on Christy’s independence

By emphasizing their financial struggles

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which quote best reflects the theme of determination?

“It was easier to give up.”

“I clenched my toes harder… as if to prove that I could do it.”

“My mother often cried, but I didn’t notice.”

“The others didn’t understand me, and I didn’t care.”

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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Literary Elements in My Left Foot

What does Christy’s left foot symbolize in the story?

The chalk in My Left Foot can best be interpreted as a symbol of…

Which event is most symbolic of Christy’s breakthrough moment?

Christy’s family often represents which symbolic idea?

What is the central theme of My Left Foot?

How does My Left Foot address the theme of family support?

Which quote best reflects the theme of determination?

What lesson can be learned from the story?

What tone does Christy Brown use when recounting his challenges?

The tone of Christy’s family members toward him is mostly…

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