WorksheetsThe Amazing Powers of Jen Bricker- Wrigley
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 25mins
Why did Jen’s future seem uncertain when she was a baby?
She was born without legs and was left at the hospital.
She was adopted by a family who didn´t care for her.
Her biological father was hospitalized.
No one knew what name to call her.
The article states that Jen was a prodigy in sports as a child. This means she . . .
struggled hard to succeed.
needed a great deal of training.
was naturally talented and skilled.
was interested but unwilling to participate.
Which line from the text supports the answer to question 2?
“Growing up, Jen was always playing with her big brothers.”
“When she was about 2, a doctor fitted her with prosthetic legs.”
“Technically, Jen has a ‘disability,’ . . .”
“She even taught herself how to roller-skate on her hands.”
Which word best describes the Bricker family?
protective
encouraging
disorganized
doubtful
Which line from the text supports the answer to question 4?
“‘She looked up and smiled at us, and she was ours,’ Gerald says.”
“The Brickers didn’t come away with a clear idea of what exactly Jen would need.”
“In the Bricker house, the word can’t was simply not allowed.”
“The Brickers decided to wait until Jen was 16 to tell her about Dominique.”
Which conclusion can you draw after reading “The Amazing Powers of Jen Bricker”?
Little effort is required to succeed in life.
You can do anything you put your mind to.
It is important to be athletic and adventurous.
To be happy, everything in your life must be perfect.
The trees in “The Mighty Tree” are______.
frightened
delicate
powerful
young
What do Jen and the trees described in “The Mighty Tree” have in common?
Both lead lives free of hardship.
Both are strong and overcome challenges.
Both are wise and proud.
Both are born different from others.
If your basketball team is winning by more than 20 points, the situation would look bleak.
True
False
To be a musical prodigy, a person must be able to sing beautifully, play instruments, and read music too.
True
False
Every day people overcome ______________ which actually helps them become stronger.
Rocks
Hills
obstacles
land
A genetic disorder is something someone is born with.
True
False
If someone is agile, that means they move very slowly.
True
False
