Anita's Role in West Side Story

Anita's Role in West Side Story

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video discusses the superiority of West Side Story over Romeo and Juliet, focusing on character depth, narrative improvements, and cultural representation. The host, Matt, highlights Anita's role as a pivotal character, emphasizing her impact on the story and representation of the Puerto Rican community. The video concludes with a call for viewer engagement and further discussion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the video?

An analysis of Disney movies

A review of Shakespeare's plays

A comparison between West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet

A discussion on Christmas decorations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the speaker excited about the new West Side Story remake?

It is a horror film

It features a new soundtrack

It combines his interests in Disney, Shakespeare, musicals, and movies

It is a Christmas-themed movie

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key difference between the conflicts in West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet?

West Side Story's conflict is about a love triangle

Romeo and Juliet's conflict is about a business rivalry

Romeo and Juliet's conflict is based on a forgotten feud

West Side Story has no conflict

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the supporting characters in West Side Story?

They have strong motivations and their own lives

They are all related to the main characters

They are all villains

They have no motivations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Anita considered a significant character in West Side Story?

She is a background character

She is the villain

She has a flashy role and memorable songs

She is the main character

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Anita's role impact the Puerto Rican community?

It provided a non-stereotypical representation by a Puerto Rican actress

It was a stereotypical representation

It was not significant

It was played by a non-Puerto Rican actress

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Anita compare to characters in Romeo and Juliet?

She is exactly like Juliet

She is similar to Romeo

She is similar to the Nurse but also represents other characters

She has no counterpart in Romeo and Juliet

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What drives Anita's actions in West Side Story?

Her optimism and belief in love

Her desire for revenge

Her hatred for the Jets

Her ambition to become a leader

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

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