The Great John Henry

Question

A. Gautam

John Henry was a strong man. Born a slave, he was freed after the war. He worked as a steelworker for the railroads. He was the strongest man who worked the rails. Every single blow of his steel spike on the rock was powerful. There was nobody who could match his strength.

Then came an obstacle—it was the Big Bend Mountain itself. The men in the railroad planned to drill a hole through the mountain. Thousands worked on the mission. After three years, the task was done. John Henry and his 14-pound hammer went through 10 to 12 feet in one day.

Then came a salesman with a steam-powered drill. He said it could beat any drill man. There was to be a contest between the machine and John Henry. The foreman ran the fancy drill. John Henry drilled with two 20-pound hammers, one in each hand. As the men howled and cheered, John Henry drilled two seven-foot holes. The foreman with the steam drill only drilled a nine-foot hole. John Henry had won.



Question
Which detail from the story does the first picture show?
Responses
A “The foreman ran the fancy drill.”“The foreman ran the fancy drill.”
B “John Henry and his 14-pound hammer …”“John Henry and his 14-pound hammer …”
C “… a contest between the machine and John Henry”
“… a contest between the machine and John Henry”
D “John Henry had won.”“John Henry had won.”
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Answer 1

To accurately determine which detail from the story the first picture shows, you would need to provide a description or context of the picture. However, based on the provided options, here’s a brief explanation of each detail:

A. “The foreman ran the fancy drill.” - This detail refers to the foreman operating the steam-powered drill during the contest.

B. “John Henry and his 14-pound hammer …” - This detail emphasizes John Henry's strength and the specific weight of the hammer he used.

C. “… a contest between the machine and John Henry” - This detail describes the central event of the story, the competition between the steam drill and John Henry.

D. “John Henry had won.” - This detail conveys the outcome of the contest, highlighting John Henry's victory.

If the picture illustrates the contest itself, John Henry in action, or the tools being used, you would choose accordingly. Please provide more context or a description of the picture for a more precise response!