Jim Thorpe’s Bright PathJim Thorpe’s Bright Path

By: Joseph BruchacBy: Joseph Bruchac

Illustrated by: S.D. NelsonIllustrated by: S.D. Nelson

VocabularyVocabulary

Daniel has more Daniel has more enduranceendurance than anyone I than anyone I know.know.

A. strength to continueA. strength to continue

B. natural talentB. natural talent

AnswerAnswer

A. strength to continueA. strength to continue

This highway leads to the This highway leads to the reservation.reservation.

A. private property that has been soldA. private property that has been sold

B. public land that has been set asideB. public land that has been set aside

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B. public land that has been set asideB. public land that has been set aside

Thomas goes to Thomas goes to boarding schoolboarding school this year. this year.

A. a school where all the children are in A. a school where all the children are in one classroomone classroom

B. a school where children live away from B. a school where children live away from homehome

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B. a school where children live away from B. a school where children live away from homehome

Beth stayed in a Beth stayed in a dormitory.dormitory.

A. guest houseA. guest house

B. student houseB. student house

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B. student houseB. student house

This is This is manualmanual labor. labor.

A. done by handA. done by hand

B. done by a studentB. done by a student

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A. done by handA. done by hand

SocietySociety demands that we follow certain demands that we follow certain rules.rules.

A. all soldiersA. all soldiers

B. all peopleB. all people

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B. all peopleB. all people

Comprehension QuestionsComprehension Questions

Which of the following is an OPINION from Which of the following is an OPINION from this selection?this selection?

A. Charlotte gave Jim a good name.A. Charlotte gave Jim a good name.

B. The twins learned how to ride a horse.B. The twins learned how to ride a horse.

AnswerAnswer

A. Charlotte gave Jim a good name.A. Charlotte gave Jim a good name.

As a young boy, how was Jim As a young boy, how was Jim DIFFERENT than Charlie?DIFFERENT than Charlie?

A. Jim worked harder on the farm.A. Jim worked harder on the farm.

B. Jim was stronger and faster.B. Jim was stronger and faster.

AnswerAnswer

B. Jim was stronger and faster.B. Jim was stronger and faster.

The teachers hit Jim with a ruler whenever The teachers hit Jim with a ruler whenever he spoke Sac at school because they he spoke Sac at school because they __________.__________.

A. wanted him to speak the language A. wanted him to speak the language properly.properly.

B. wanted him to forget about his culture.B. wanted him to forget about his culture.

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B. wanted him to forget about his culture.B. wanted him to forget about his culture.

Which of the following is a MAIN idea from Which of the following is a MAIN idea from the selection?the selection?

A. Jim preferred to do outdoor activities.A. Jim preferred to do outdoor activities.

B. Jim could run as fast as a rabbit.B. Jim could run as fast as a rabbit.

AnswerAnswer

A. Jim preferred to do outdoor activities.A. Jim preferred to do outdoor activities.

How were the Agency Boarding School How were the Agency Boarding School and the Haskell Institute ALIKE?and the Haskell Institute ALIKE?

A. The students were Indians.A. The students were Indians.

B. The teachers spoke Sac.B. The teachers spoke Sac.

AnswerAnswer

A. The students were Indians.A. The students were Indians.

Why did the recruiter from Carlisle lied to Why did the recruiter from Carlisle lied to Jim?Jim?

A. He thought it would help Jim get over A. He thought it would help Jim get over his mother’s death.his mother’s death.

B. He wanted to convince Jim to attend B. He wanted to convince Jim to attend school there.school there.

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B. He wanted to convince Jim to attend B. He wanted to convince Jim to attend school there.school there.

Which of the following is a FACT?Which of the following is a FACT?

A. Jim broke Carlisle’s school record for A. Jim broke Carlisle’s school record for high jump.high jump.

B. The athletes thought Pop Warner was a B. The athletes thought Pop Warner was a great coach.great coach.

AnswerAnswer

A. Jim broke Carlisle’s school record for high A. Jim broke Carlisle’s school record for high jump.jump.

Which of the following is an OPINION from Which of the following is an OPINION from the selection?the selection?

A. It was the first time he ever held a real A. It was the first time he ever held a real football.football.

B. Then he took off down the field like a B. Then he took off down the field like a deer.deer.

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B. Then he took off down the field like a B. Then he took off down the field like a deer.deer.

Which of the following is a MAIN idea from Which of the following is a MAIN idea from the selection?the selection?

A. Jim stood at the end zone as he A. Jim stood at the end zone as he handed the ball to Coach Warner.handed the ball to Coach Warner.

B. Jim participated in sports to show other B. Jim participated in sports to show other races what Indians could do.races what Indians could do.

AnswerAnswer

B. Jim participated in sports to show other B. Jim participated in sports to show other races what Indians could do.races what Indians could do.

According to the timeline, in what year did According to the timeline, in what year did Jim Thorpe win his Olympic medals?Jim Thorpe win his Olympic medals?

A. 1902A. 1902

B. 1912B. 1912

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B. 1912B. 1912

According to the timeline, which event According to the timeline, which event occurred in 1929?occurred in 1929?

A. Jim retired from professional football.A. Jim retired from professional football.

B. Jim formed and all-Indian football team.B. Jim formed and all-Indian football team.

AnswerAnswer

A. Jim retired from professional football.A. Jim retired from professional football.

Group TimeGroup Time

What is the purpose of the timeline?What is the purpose of the timeline?

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It shows important dates in Jim Thorpe’s It shows important dates in Jim Thorpe’s life.life.

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How might Jim’s life have been How might Jim’s life have been DIFFERENT if he had stayed at home DIFFERENT if he had stayed at home instead of attending Carlisle?instead of attending Carlisle?

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He probably would not have become a He probably would not have become a professional athlete.professional athlete.

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Why was the name “Wa-tha-huck” a good Why was the name “Wa-tha-huck” a good one for him?one for him?

AnswerAnswer

The name meant “Bright Path,” which was The name meant “Bright Path,” which was a good name for Jim because he was a good name for Jim because he was successful in sports and became famous.successful in sports and became famous.

Test Time Test Time

Good Luck on your test!Good Luck on your test!

I know you will do great!I know you will do great!

Do your best and remember to check your Do your best and remember to check your answers!answers!