What Jo Did? Comprehension Questions
What boy's attitude toward Jo changed the most?
T.J's attitude changed the most. he went from being angry at Jo to admiring her skills.
Why were the boy shocked when Jo's cap fell off?
The boys discovered she was a girl.
What was the climax of the story?
The boys found out Jo was Joanna.
What important lesson did the boys learn in this story?
The boys learn girls can be good athletes too.
Why didn't Jo want the boys to know she hadn't heard the word,"dunk" before?
The boys might think she didn't know much about basketball.
What time of day does the story take place?
The story takes place in the evening.
Why did the boys ask Jo to play basketball with them?
They didn't have enough players.
What is an important theme of the story?
Do not judge others by their appearance.
Why does T.J. tell Jo to leave the hat at home?
He is telling her she doesn't need to hide because they accept she is a girl and a good player.
Why was it funny that the red-headed boy told Jo he could jump pretty high?
It was funny because he didn't know how high Jo could jump.
How was Jo's basketball rim different from most?
Jo's rim was 16 feet high.
Why did Jo hide the fact that she was a girl?
She was afraid they might refuse to let her play.