Jabari Jumps Quiz

Who is the main character in 'Jabari Jumps'?

• Jabari

• Jabari's father

• Jabari's sister

• Jabari's friends

Where do Jabari and his father go on a sunny day?

What is Jabari trying to do in the pool?

• Swim with his dad

• Play with his friends

• Jump off the diving board

• Dive to the bottom of the pool

How did Jabari feel when he first got on the diving board?

• Proud

• Happy

• Angry

• Nervous

Who supported Jabari when he got scared on the diving board? Did he say anything encouraging?

What did Jabari do after he got the encouragement?

• He asked his father to demonstrate the jump

• He still lacked confidence and asked to go home

• He sprang off the board and made a giant splash

• He stepped back and waited for the others to jump

Think about when you overcame a fear, just like how Jabari bravely jumped off the board. Can you describe how you felt before and after, and what helped you become braver?