Remember the Titans

What era did this movie take place?

• After the Civil War
• 1970's
• During slavery
• 1920's

What was integration in 1971 at T. C. Williams High School? Why was it such a problem?

• History class was changed to Social Studies
• Because students were upset that the school changed the mascot to Titans
• The football team had a losing season last year
• White and African-American students went to same school

Why was Coach Yoast upset with Coach Boone?

• he believes the defense is better than the offense 
• he wanted his office
• he feels he is taking his job
• he believes Coach Yoast is being easy on his players

Why was Coach Yoast upset with Coach Boone?

• he thinks the offense is better than the defense 
• he believes that he is easy on the players
• he feels he is taking his job
• he doesn't like running early in the morning

Coach Boone applies the statement, “this is not a democracy” to his players and coaching staff. Why did he say this?

• he needed to bring his players together and they would have voted along racial lines
• he doesn't believe in democracy
• he believes in  a dictorship
• he believes that democracy only works in soccer

How is music used in the movie to initially show the separation of the groups and then bring them together?

• Both groups loved the song "Ain't no mountain high enough".
• Both groups loved country music
• One group liked rap music and the other liked rock music
• Music shows the cultural division that exists between the two groups

What does Gary Bertier learn about his leadership and attitude from Julius and the Rev?

• Gary is not a good boyfriend to his girlfriend
• Playing favorites – protecting everyone- not standing up to his friend Ray, and protect Rev
• He is not a motivational leader
• He will always be a racist

Coach Boone takes the team on the night run to where 50,000 men died at the battle of Gettysburg. What was the fight that they are “still fighting today?”

• Fight for slave trade
• Fight for resources
• Fight between races
• Fight over colors

Before the first game of the season, Coach Boone tells the team that they are already winners. Why does he believe this?

• They won the hearts of their fans
• He knew they were going to win many games
• They pulled through racial troubles and came together- no longer divided along racial lines
• Because they had a great defensive team

What is evident on the first day back to school even though the team has come together?

• Math class was going to be difficult
• They are jealous of the teammates that have girlfriends
• Former slave owners are still upset that slavery was abolished
• Members of the town are not embracing integration