Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

What event in the beginning of the movie occurs to give Mr. Smith the opportunity to become Senator?

• The Death of Senator Paine

• The Death of Senator Sam Foley

• The Death of Jim Taylor

• The Death of Horace Miller

What Branch of government is Mr. Smith a part of?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Branch

What is it called when a Senator can have the floor of the Senate to make a Speech for as long as he/she wants as long as he/she remains standing and speaking?

• A veto

• A forum

• A filibuster

• A draw

Is Mr. Smith's original view of Washington and the government and politics a naive one?

• Yes

• No

Who is Jim Taylor

• Senator in the state

• Governor

• Corrupt wealthy man who influenced politics

• President of the Senate

What was the relationship between Senator Paine and Jefferson Smith?

• Paine was good friends with Smith's father

• Paine was brothers with Smith's father

• Paine was Smith's uncle

• Paine and Smith did not have a relationship.

Do we still elect two Senators from each state to represent citizens of that state.

• Yes

• No

How long had Smith's filibuster lasted by the time the CBS reported made his statement?

• 24 hours

• 7 1/2 hours

• 5 minuntes

• 23 hours and 16 minutes

What was the main source of communicating with people through media in the movie

• Television commercials

• Radio ads

• Newspapers

• Social Networking

Why does Senator Paine eventually confess?

• He feels guilty

• He is sad that Smith dies

• He is morally compelled to do so from Ms. Saunders

• Mr. Paine's dad convinces him to confess