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My Left Foot. By Christy Brown

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many children were in Christy Brown’s family?

a)

Less than 8

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

e)

more than 20

2.

What initial signs of Christy’s condition did his mother notice?

a)

His head often dropped backward while feeding.

b)

He lacked responsiveness to sounds or movement.

c)

He frequently cried without apparent cause.

d)

He had trouble controlling his breathing.

e)

He made unusual gurgling sounds while trying to eat.

3.

What did Christy use to first demonstrate he could write?

a)

His left hand

b)

His left foot

c)

A pencil in his mouth

d)

A piece of chalk in his right hand

e)

His toes on both feet

4.

What was the first letter Christy successfully wrote?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

5.

How did Christy’s siblings help him join in their outdoor games?

a)

They pushed him in a go-cart.

b)

They left him nearby to watch.

c)

They pulled him in a wagon.

d)

They created games he could play from his wheelchair.

e)

They carried him on their shoulders.

6.

"Henry" in Christy’s life was...

a)

His supportive uncle

b)

His go-cart

c)

His pet dog

d)

A nickname for his wheelchair

e)

His father

7.

How did Christy react to his first cigarette?

a)

He smoked it with pride

b)

He took one puff and coughed

c)

He ate it.

d)

He threw it away.

e)

He gave it to a friend.

8.

What was Katriona Delahunt’s role in Christy’s life?

a)

A nurse at the clinic

b)

A childhood friend

c)

His speech therapist

d)

A student social worker

9.

Who introduced Christy to Mr. Guthrie?

a)

Father Mullane

b)

His sister

c)

Katriona Delahunt

d)

A mutual friend at the clinic

e)

Dr. Warnants

10.

What was Christy’s most significant personal achievement described in the book?

a)

Writing his autobiography

b)

Painting a masterpiece

c)

Learning to walk unaided

d)

Advocating for people with disabilities

e)

Falling in love for the first time

11.

How did Christy describe the role of his family in his success?

a)

They were his only source of inspiration

b)

They supported him but doubted his abilities.

c)

They provided unwavering love and encouragement.

d)

They didn’t fully understand his struggles.

12.

What aspect of Christy’s personality is most evident by the end of the book?

a)

His reliance on external validation

b)

His acceptance of his limitations

c)

His struggle with anger

d)

His resentment toward society

e)

His unshakable determination

13.

What does the word "illiterate" mean in the context of the book?

a)

Without books

b)

Uninterested in learning

c)

Poorly educated

d)

Unable to read or write

e)

Lacking access to libraries

14.

How is the term "jerky" best understood in describing Christy’s movements?

a)

Sudden and uneven

b)

Graceful but slow

c)

Hesitant and deliberate

d)

Rapid and smooth

e)

Awkward yet controlled

15.

What does the word "queer" most likely mean in the context of the book?

a)

Strange or unusual

b)

Happy or carefree

c)

Elegant or sophisticated

d)

Weak or fragile

e)

Humorous or amusing