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WorksheetsMy Left Foot. By Christy Brown
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
How many children were in Christy Brown’s family?
Less than 8
10
15
20
more than 20
What initial signs of Christy’s condition did his mother notice?
His head often dropped backward while feeding.
He lacked responsiveness to sounds or movement.
He frequently cried without apparent cause.
He had trouble controlling his breathing.
He made unusual gurgling sounds while trying to eat.
What did Christy use to first demonstrate he could write?
His left hand
His left foot
A pencil in his mouth
A piece of chalk in his right hand
His toes on both feet
What was the first letter Christy successfully wrote?
A
B
C
D
E
How did Christy’s siblings help him join in their outdoor games?
They pushed him in a go-cart.
They left him nearby to watch.
They pulled him in a wagon.
They created games he could play from his wheelchair.
They carried him on their shoulders.
"Henry" in Christy’s life was...
His supportive uncle
His go-cart
His pet dog
A nickname for his wheelchair
His father
How did Christy react to his first cigarette?
He smoked it with pride
He took one puff and coughed
He ate it.
He threw it away.
He gave it to a friend.
What was Katriona Delahunt’s role in Christy’s life?
A nurse at the clinic
A childhood friend
His speech therapist
A student social worker
Who introduced Christy to Mr. Guthrie?
Father Mullane
His sister
Katriona Delahunt
A mutual friend at the clinic
Dr. Warnants
What was Christy’s most significant personal achievement described in the book?
Writing his autobiography
Painting a masterpiece
Learning to walk unaided
Advocating for people with disabilities
Falling in love for the first time
How did Christy describe the role of his family in his success?
They were his only source of inspiration
They supported him but doubted his abilities.
They provided unwavering love and encouragement.
They didn’t fully understand his struggles.
What aspect of Christy’s personality is most evident by the end of the book?
His reliance on external validation
His acceptance of his limitations
His struggle with anger
His resentment toward society
His unshakable determination
What does the word "illiterate" mean in the context of the book?
Without books
Uninterested in learning
Poorly educated
Unable to read or write
Lacking access to libraries
How is the term "jerky" best understood in describing Christy’s movements?
Sudden and uneven
Graceful but slow
Hesitant and deliberate
Rapid and smooth
Awkward yet controlled
What does the word "queer" most likely mean in the context of the book?
Strange or unusual
Happy or carefree
Elegant or sophisticated
Weak or fragile
Humorous or amusing
