Jack's Journey to Change the World Quiz

What phrase does Jack say every morning?

• A) 'I will work hard today.'
• B) 'I think I’ll change the world.'
• C) 'I think I’ll go play soccer.'
• D) 'I think I’ll read a book.'

What does Jack mean when he says, 'A little, not a lot'?

• A) He only wants to do a few big things.
• B) He wants to make small changes that can help.
• C) He doesn’t want to help anyone.
• D) He plans to do everything at once.

What is the theme of the poem?

• A) It’s important to win every game.
• B) Changing the world starts with small, kind actions.
• C) Only adults can change the world.
• D) You should never listen to others.

Why does the poet repeat the line, 'I think I’ll change the world'?

• A) To show that Jack and John both give up.
• B) To show that the idea is important to both brothers.
• C) To confuse the reader.
• D) To make the poem longer.

What is Jack’s brother John’s attitude at first?

• A) He wants to help Jack.
• B) He doesn’t understand Jack’s actions.
• C) He wants to play soccer with Jack.
• D) He helps mow the lawn.

What does John learn from Jack?

• A) He learns how to mow the lawn.
• B) He learns to be kind and help others.
• C) He learns that he doesn’t like to work.
• D) He learns how to win a soccer game.

How is this poem an example of free verse?

• A) It has rhyming words at the end of every line.
• B) It doesn’t have a regular rhyme or rhythm.
• C) It is a story and not a poem.
• D) It repeats words like 'world' and 'brother.'

Which line in the poem shows the theme of kindness?

• A) 'I think I’ll change the world.'
• B) 'What do you do?' John had to think.
• C) 'For neighbors he might mow a lawn before they know he’s done it.'
• D) 'Some kids would laugh, but Jack would smile.'

Why does Jack ask, 'What was I waiting for?'

• A) He is wondering why nobody helped him.
• B) He realized he could start helping people right away.
• C) He thinks helping others takes too much time.
• D) He doesn’t like waiting to do chores.

What happens at the end of the poem?

• A) John starts planning to help change the world like Jack.
• B) Jack gives up on helping others.
• C) John still doesn’t believe in Jack’s ideas.
• D) Jack and John stop talking to each other.