Billy Elliot Review

Why are the miners striking?

• The miners want a better pay.

• The miners want to keep the mines open for business.

• The miners want more sick days.

When Jackie notices Billy spinning in circles at home, why does he think of it as weird?

• Jackie thinks that spinning is not a typical boxing move.

• Jackie thinks his teacher taught him to do so.

• Jackie thinks he might get dizzy by spinning too much.

How does Michael feel about Billy?

• Michael thinks Billy is a good friend.

• Michael thinks Billy is like a brother to him.

• Michael is in love with Billy.

What did Jackie do in order to get money for Billy's audition?

• He sold his wedding ring.

• He sold his house.

• He begged for money on the streets.

• He won the lottery.

What is the most important thing to Billy?

• His family.

• Michael.

• Good grades in school.

• His mother and her letter.

Where does the story take place?

• Ireland

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• United States of America

What happened right after Billy's audition?

• Billy punched another auditioning student in the face.

• Billy cried tears of joy.

• Billy felt sad and destroyed his mother's letter.

Why does Jackie want Billy to follow boxing lessons?

• Jackie wants Billy to beat up his bullies at school.

• It is a family tradition to learn boxing.

• Jackie wants Billy to boxe just for fun.

• It is for exercising.

Who is Debbie?

• A friend from school.

• Billy's girlfriend.

• Mrs. Wilkinson's daughter.

• A miner who is also on strike.

Why was Tony arrested by the police?

• Tony was fighting another striker.

• Tony stole money from a local bank.

• Tony stole food from a local store.

• Tony was fighting a policeman.