What was Jimmy's weakness in boxing?

he was partially blind in one eye

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?

hides it with a long sleeve jacket and gloves

Why does the boxing commission let Braddock fight another fight?

The person who is supposed to fight dropped out at the last minute.

They want to make a fool of him.

Where did Jim worked when he wasn't boxing ?

In a gym, training other people

What happens when James’ son Jake steals a salami from the butcher?

James and Jake return the salami to the butcher.

They send Jake away to Delaware because they cannot afford to feed him.

The family has a feast and has a huge salami dinner.

James beats his son but they keep the salami.

When James’ family does not have enough money to pay the electric bill, how do they stay warm?

They rip off wooden slats from a nearby fence to burn in the stove and huddle together.

They steal electricity from the next door neighbor.

They cover themselves in lots of blankets and wear socks on their hands as mittens.

What is “Hooverville?”

A shanty town made up of shacks and hovels.

The top floor of the Ritz Carleton Grand Hotel.

He was killed by police during a riot in Hooverville.

He was shot for protecting his belongings.

He owed money to a bookie and couldn't pay his debts.

His health failed him as a result of the depression.

Cinderella Man

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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).

Cinderella Man

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What was Jimmy's boxing name?

What was Jimmy's weakness in boxing?

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?

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?

What does young Jay steal from the butcher's?

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?

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"?

Which of the Braddock children starts to catch a cold, after the Braddocks' heat and electricity is turned off?

Mae sends the kids away. To what relative does she send the boys?

Braddock wants to pay the heat and electric bills to get the kids back. He gets help from the relief fund of New Jersey but it isn't enough. Who does he then ask for help?

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