American Heroes & Legends: John Henry

What is the atmosphere like in the Big Bend Tunnel?

• sunny and warm

• hot and cold

• hot and dark

• sunny and cold

What is John Henry known for?

• strength and being a hard worker

• weakness and a hard worker

• being tall

• being small

What does Captain Tommy tell John Henry?

• He wants John Henry to stop working.

• He wants John Henry to go to the store for him.

• He tells him that the company wants to test out a steam drill.

• He tells him that he wants him to start looking for another job.

On page 484, why is a crowd gathered in the tunnel?

• They are tired of working.

• They want to get in line to try and race the steam drill.

• They want to see John Henry race the steam drill.

• They want to eat pasta and meatballs!

What does the selection say John Henry always did while driving steel?

• He challenged fellow workers to make it fun.

• He sang.

• He stopped to rest.

• He always stopped for water breaks.

What is the sound of John Henry's hammer like?

• the splashing of waves

• a lion's roar

• crash of thunder

• hum of a car's motor

Why does John Henry ask for a new hammer?

• His broke.

• He wants a heavier one.

• He wanted to name it after his wife.

• He wanted to show it off.

Why does John Henry name his new hammer Polly Ann?

• to honor his mother

• to honor his sister

• to honor his wife

• to honor his dog

Who won the race and what happened after the race?

• John Henry and he died.

• John Henry and he lived to celebrate.

• The Steam Drill and John Henry died.

• The Steam Drill and John Henry was sad.

What is the genre of the story John Henry Races the Steam Drill?

• Expository

• Tall Tale

• Fable

• Fairy Tale