James Earl Jones: A Voice Like No Other
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
59
Have you watched the Lion King or Star Wars? The voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa is James Earl Jones. As a child, he battled a stutter. But with practice, he overcame it, showing us that we can conquer our challenges. Besides being a famous voice, he has acted in many movies and stage plays, and won awards too!
Question 1
Who gave the voice for Darth Vader and Mufasa?
A
John Williams
B
James Earl Jones
Explanation. James Earl Jones provided the voice for Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King.
C
Morgan Freeman
D
Samuel L. Jackson
E
Robert Downey Jr.
Question 2
What problem did James Earl Jones have as a child?
A
He was unable to walk
B
He was color blind
C
He had a stutter
Explanation. As a child, James Earl Jones battled a stutter.
D
He was deaf
E
He was blind
Question 3
What did James do to overcome his stutter?
A
He took medication
B
He underwent surgery
C
He practiced
Explanation. With practice, he overcame his stutter.
D
He ignored it
E
He used a speech machine
Question 4
What is the central idea of James Earl Jones' story?
A
Stuttering is a fatal disease
B
James Earl Jones was a poor actor
C
We can conquer our challenges
Explanation. James Earl Jones' story shows us that we can conquer our challenges.
D
Voice acting is easy
E
James Earl Jones was born with a perfect voice
Question 5
What else has James Earl Jones done besides voice acting?
A
He was a professional football player
B
He owned a restaurant
C
He was a politician
D
He acted in movies and stage plays
Explanation. Besides being a famous voice, James Earl Jones has acted in many movies and stage plays.
E
He was a singer
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