Life Is Beautiful

The tone of the scene when Guido translates the Nazi's instructions to the newest prisoners is --

• tragic

• joyous

• amusing

• hostile

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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Which quotation captures Guido's internal conflict with his circumstances?

• You can lose all you points for any one of three things. One: If you cry. two: If you ask for your mother. Three: If you're hungry and ask for a snack! Forget it!

• Seats? On a train? It's obvious you've never ridden one before! No, everybody's packed in, standing up. Look at this line to get on! Hey, We've got tickets, save room for us!

• What kind of place is this? It's beautiful: Pigeons fly, women fall from the sky! I'm moving here!

• You are such a good boy. You sleep now. Maybe this is all a dream, and in the morning, Mommy will wake up with milk and cookies.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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What does the use of humor reveal about Guido's character?

• His expectations to survive are unrealistic.

• His love for his wife and his son is limitless.

• He enjoys being the center of everyone's attention.

• He is concerned that his people take life too seriously.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the primary theme of the film 'Life Is Beautiful'?

• Love and sacrifice

• War and peace

• Adventure and discovery

• Friendship and loyalty

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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Which character in 'Life Is Beautiful' uses humor to cope with difficult situations?

• Dora

• Guido

• Joshua

• Dr. Lessing

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In 'Life Is Beautiful', what is Guido's profession before the war?

• Teacher

• Waiter

• Bookseller

• Painter

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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How does Guido protect his son from the horrors of the concentration camp in 'Life Is Beautiful'?

• By hiding him in a secret room

• By telling him it's all a game

• By bribing the guards

• By escaping with him

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Life Is Beautiful' to convey its message?

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Life Is Beautiful'?

• Melancholic

• Humorous

• Serious

• Romantic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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What is the significance of the title 'Life Is Beautiful'?

• It reflects the beauty of nature

• It highlights the beauty in human resilience

• It describes the setting of the film

• It refers to a character's name

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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