Cinderella Man
Authored by Edward Torres
History
9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz examines the biographical sports drama film "Cinderella Man" and its historical context during the Great Depression era of the 1930s. The questions are appropriate for grades 9-12 and require students to demonstrate comprehension of both specific plot details and broader historical themes. Students need to understand the economic hardships of the Depression, including unemployment, poverty, and social programs like relief funds, while also grasping the personal story of boxer James J. Braddock's comeback from poverty to heavyweight champion. The quiz assesses students' ability to recall specific narrative elements, analyze character motivations and relationships, and connect the film's events to real historical figures and circumstances such as President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration and the social conditions that created "Hoovervilles." Students must synthesize information about both the boxing career details and the family's struggle for survival during America's worst economic crisis. Created by Edward Torres, a History teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This quiz effectively supports instruction by providing students with an engaging way to explore Depression-era American history through the lens of popular culture and biographical narrative. Teachers can use this assessment as a post-viewing activity after showing the film in class, as homework to reinforce historical concepts, or as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding of both the specific historical period and the broader themes of perseverance and economic hardship. The quiz works well for review sessions before unit tests on the Great Depression or as a warm-up activity to spark discussion about how historical events affected ordinary American families. The detailed questions encourage students to pay close attention to historical accuracy in film while developing critical thinking skills about primary and secondary historical sources, aligning with standards such as NCSS.2 (Time, Continuity, and Change) and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.7 (Integrating visual information with text).
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What was Jimmy's boxing name?
Bulldog of Bergen
Balboa
Southpaw
Jersey Shore
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What was Jimmy's weakness in boxing?
his left side was not strong
his right side was not strong
he was partially blind in one eye
he had heavy feet
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When James Braddock gets home from the first fight of the movie, he lays his money on the dresser. Time fast forwards and most of his belongings are gone because he had to sell them. What item is NOT one that is shown?
Pocket knife
Wedding picture
Boxing gloves
Fake tooth
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When little Rosie is hungry and wants a second piece of bologna, Braddock gives his daughter his piece, telling Rosie that he had a dream the night before in which he was eating at what restaurant?
The Ritz
Waldorf Astoria
Top of the Tower
Cattleman's
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What does young Jay steal from the butcher's?
salami
pastrami
bologna
ham
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
After Braddock breaks his right hand in a fight, what does he cover the cast with so it won't get noticed down at the docks?
black shoe polish
black paint
a black wrap
hides it with a long sleeve jacket and gloves
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Braddock meets a new guy named Mike Wilson at the docks and they go to a bar after their shift. What does Braddock tell Mike he used to own in New York City, that he thought would be "gold for the grandkiddies"?
taxi company
big stocks
restaurant
department store
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