Craig Kielburger Reflects on Working Toward Peace

What superhero did Craig Kielburger dream of being when he was very young?

• Batman

• Spider-Man

• Superman

• The Incredible Hulk

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How old was Craig Kielburger when he saw the article about the Pakistani boy?

• 6

• 16

• 12

• 25

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What information about the Pakistani boy was NOT included in the article?

• He was twelve years old.

• He was arrested for stealing food for his family.

• He was sold into slavery.

• He worked twelve hours a day tying tiny knots to make carpets.

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How did seeing the article about the Pakistani boy impact Kielburger?

• It changed his life forever.

• He thought child labor was unfortunate, but he knew that there was nothing he could do about it.

• He decided to fly to Pakistan to protest.

• He wrote a letter to the President of Pakistan demanding justice.

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What is the biggest killer of children?

• car accidents

• poverty

• natural disasters (tornadoes, earthquakes, etc.)

• wild animals

What did the 1997 United Nations Development Report determine?

• There is no way to end poverty.

• There are not nearly as many children in the world being forced to work as people think.

• Poverty could be ended, but it would take thousands of years.

• The world has the resources to end poverty.

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What did Jose do that moved Kielburger?

• He prepared a traditional Brazilian dinner for him.

• He told Kielburger that he could come back to visit at any time.

• He gave Kielburger his shirt, even though it was his most precious possession.

• He introduced Keilburger to his family, which is an honor in Brazilian culture.

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Kielburger claims that Jose taught him more about ____________ than anyone he has ever known.

• soccer

• sharing

• Brazil

• avoiding the police

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What does Kielburger believe about all people?

• He believes that all people are good-hearted deep down.

• He believes that all people should travel the world.

• He believes that all people should donate to We the Children.

• He believes that all people are special or talented in some way.

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At the end of his essay, Kielburger lists three of what he believes are the world's worst evils. Which of the following does he NOT mention?

• poverty

• exploitation

• greed

• loneliness