Boy's Speech Quiz

What was the only book Edward had, and why did he love it?

• His first-grade reader, because it had a bright blue cover and pictures he liked.

• A comic book, because it was funny.

• A science book, because he liked experiments.

• A math book, because he liked numbers.

How did Edward and his sister show their manners when they met Mr. Harris?

• Edward bowed and his sister curtsied.

• They waved and smiled.

• They gave him a gift.

• They sang a song.

Why did the minister give Edward a sheet of paper with a poem written on it?

• So Edward could learn and make a speech at school.

• Because Edward won a contest.

• To help Edward with his homework.

• To give Edward a birthday present.

What did Edward do to prepare for his speech, and how did he perform when the time came?

• He learned every word and spoke clearly, pleasing everyone.

• He forgot the speech and was nervous.

• He sang instead of speaking.

• He refused to speak in front of the crowd.

In the poem, what does Edward hope to win by striving for praise with all his heart?

• He hopes to win praise.

• He hopes to win a prize.

• He hopes to win a new book.

• He hopes to win a trip.

What did Farmer John do every night and every morning for his little pony?

• He played with the pony.

• He watered and fed the pony.

• He rode the pony.

• He taught the pony tricks.

Why did Neighbor Joe think Farmer John was a "dunce"?

• Because Farmer John was very smart.

• Because Farmer John spent time caring for a little useless pony.

• Because Farmer John had many ponies.

• Because Farmer John was very rich.

What is the moral of Farmer John's story about the pony?

• Always play with your pets.

• The little pony you think is useless may be important later.

• Ponies are not good animals.

• Never feed animals.

Who grew up to become a famous public speaker?

• Farmer John

• Neighbor Joe

• Edward Everett

• Mr. Harris

Based on Mr. Harris’s words, what does he believe about Edward’s ability to learn and speak the speech?

• Edward can learn and speak the speech well.

• Edward is too young to learn the speech.

• Edward can only learn a very short speech.

• Edward does not have enough time to learn the speech.