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Akeelah and the Bee | Health and Life Skills

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Akeelah receives full support from her family at the start of her spelling journey.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Akeelah’s journey teaches the importance of hard work, perseverance, and a strong support system.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Akeelah overcomes self-doubt and fear of failure by practicing consistently and seeking help.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Dr. Joshua Larabee refuses to help Akeelah because he doesn’t believe in her potential.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Akeelah primarily studies alone and does not rely on anyone for help.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

One of Akeelah’s study techniques includes using flashcards for memorization.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The movie teaches that failure is an essential part of growth and learning.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Akeelah’s mentor, Dr. Larabee, was once a spelling bee champion himself.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Time management is not an important skill in Akeelah’s success.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Akeelah’s success proves that setting clear goals can lead to achievement.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Akeelah’s classmates and community help her practice spelling words.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Self-confidence plays no role in Akeelah’s ability to perform well on stage.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Akeelah only participates in the competition to win a cash prize.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Overcoming challenges, perseverance, and goal setting are themes in the movie.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Akeelah’s spelling practice includes breaking words into smaller parts to memorize them.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The film encourages students to build a strong support system for their academic success.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Akeelah gives up on her dream after facing difficulties.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Effective study habits, like spaced repetition, can improve learning.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Dr. Larabee forces Akeelah to train for the spelling bee against her will.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Akeelah builds self-confidence through practice and mentorship.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The movie suggests that learning is only important for winning competitions.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Akeelah avoids public speaking at all costs.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Akeelah learns that believing in herself is just as important as studying.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What challenge does Akeelah struggle with at the beginning of the movie?

a)

a) A lack of confidence

b)

b) Fear of public speaking

c)

c) Pressure from her family

d)

d) All of the above

25.

What study technique does Akeelah use to learn difficult words?

a)

a) Writing each word 100 times

b)

b) Flashcards and repetition

c)

c) Reading a dictionary from start to finish

d)

d) Ignoring words she doesn’t know

26.

Who is Akeelah’s mentor?

a)

a) Her brother

b)

b) Dr. Joshua Larabee

c)

c) Her best friend

d)

d) Her teacher

27.

What lesson does Akeelah learn from Dr. Larabee?

a)

a) The importance of memorization

b)

b) That spelling bees are unimportant

c)

c) That self-belief and preparation lead to success

d)

d) That intelligence is only for a select few

28.

Where does Akeelah live?

a)

a) Chicago

b)

b) Miami

c)

c) South Los Angeles

d)

d) New York

29.

What is Akeelah’s main challenge during the spelling bee?

a)

a) Running out of time

b)

b) Overcoming nervousness and fear of failure

c)

c) Not knowing enough words

d)

d) Cheating on the competition

30.

What is the main theme of Akeelah and the Bee?

a)

a) Perseverance and growth

b)

b) Making money

c)

c) The importance of fame

d)

d) Learning is only for school

31.

How does Akeelah build self-confidence?

a)

a) Through practice and encouragement from her mentor and community

b)

b) By avoiding challenges

c)

c) By memorizing random words

d)

d) By studying alone

32.

What does Akeelah use to manage her time effectively?

a)

a) Ignoring distractions

b)

b) Balancing school, training, and personal life

c)

c) Studying all night without rest

d)

d) Skipping school to study

33.

What motivates Akeelah to continue competing?

a)

a) Her passion for learning and her community’s encouragement

b)

b) A large cash prize

c)

c) Fear of losing

d)

d) Her mother forcing her to compete

34.

What is the name of the competition Akeelah participates in?

a)

a) Science Fair

b)

b) Scripps National Spelling Bee

c)

c) Geography Olympiad

d)

d) Math League

35.

How does Akeelah deal with criticism?

a)

a) She quits the competition

b)

b) She uses it to improve herself

c)

c) She argues with her mentor

d)

d) She ignores it

36.

Why does Akeelah’s community start helping her train?

a)

a) To get famous

b)

b) They believe in her and want to see her succeed

c)

c) To make money

d)

d) To stop her from competing

37.

What does Akeelah learn about goal setting?

a)

a) Setting clear, realistic goals helps achieve success

b)

b) Goals should be unrealistic

c)

c) Goals don’t matter

d)

d) Only talented people achieve their goals

38.

How does Akeelah overcome nervousness?

a)

a) Through practice and encouragement

b)

b) By avoiding competitions

c)

c) By guessing answers

d)

d) By quitting

39.

Akeelah finds studying boring and does not enjoy learning new words.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Akeelah initially hesitates to compete in the spelling bee due to self-doubt.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Akeelah’s brother is the person who encourages her to compete in the spelling bee.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

One of Akeelah’s fears is making mistakes in front of an audience.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Akeelah’s journey highlights the importance of hard work over natural talent.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Akeelah learns that working with others can help her succeed.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Akeelah’s biggest competitor in the final round tries to discourage her.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Akeelah’s school fully supports her participation in the spelling bee.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Dr. Larabee sees Akeelah as just another student and does not form a bond with her.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Akeelah uses a mix of learning strategies, including breaking words into syllables, understanding word origins, and practicing with her mentor.

a)

True

b)

False