WorksheetsThe Story of George Washington Carver (book)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who takes George's mother Mary from her cabin?
Uncles Moses
George Washington Carver
Night Riders
Uncle Andy and Aunt Mariah
George knew his exact birthday.
True
False
Why did George move to Neosho?
Him and his brother Jim were getting into fights
He was tired of doing so much work
All of his plants kept dying
There were no schools for him in Diamond Grove
How did George get the initial "W" in his name?
His mother Mary gave it to him
It was his fathers name
There was another George Carver in town so he added the "W" so he would not receive any of his mail
George wanted to name himself after the first president
What does the word agriculture mean?
growing crops and raising animals
peanuts
going to school
science teacher
What did George like to do in his free time?
Paint
Play Basketball
Run
Play with his brother Jim
Why are cotton crops not good for the soil?
They dry the soil out
They take so long to grow and farmers have no patience
They used up all the nitrogen in the soil which plants need to grow
They grow to tall and the farmers cannot reach them
Why did George sit on the steps of the church?
He was wanting to explore his faith
He had a strong bond with the pastor
He was wanting to become a Christian
He liked to listen to the singing
Why did George decide to become a science teacher?
He could make a lot of money
He could help other black people
His family loved science
There was a shortage of science teachers
Why did Booker T. Washington want George to come to his school?
To teach students about farming
To learn more about peanuts
To build a new agriculture building
To make new friends
