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WorksheetsPride (P.D.R.)
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The major character Jim Ellis faces racism in the opening scene. What school does Ellis swim for?
a)
Cheyney State University
b)
Temple University
c)
Deleware State University
2.
What ends up happening to Coach Ellis in the beginning of the film?
a)
He gets back on the bus.
b)
He is arrested.
c)
He decides to swim anyway
3.
Coach Ellis manages to land a job despite his record. Where does he end up working at?
a)
The YMCA
b)
The International Swimming Hall of Fame
c)
The Philadelphia Department of Recreation.
4.
What is the name of the center where the PDR team practiced?
a)
The YMCA
b)
Main Line Academy
c)
Philly Rec Center
d)
The Marcus Foster Recreation Center
5.
Coach Ellis is turned down for his first job because of his race. Where was he interviewing?
a)
Stratford Academy
b)
Main Line Academy
c)
Howard Middle School
6.
What inspires the kids to swim in the neighborhood?
a)
They need a place to swim because of the heat.
b)
They found the pool by accident.
c)
Their basketball goal is taken down by the city.
d)
They saw a chance to get a scholarship.
7.
Who does the P.D.R. team scrimmage against in their first meet?
a)
Cheyney State University
b)
Main Line Academy
c)
Howard University
8.
What does P.D.R. stand for?
a)
Players Dunking on the Rim
b)
Push, Dream and Run
c)
Philadelphia Department of Recreation
d)
Pride, Determination and Resilience
9.
During which era does the movie take place?
a)
The 1960- 70's
b)
The 1950' s
c)
The 1980's
10.
What ends up happening to Coach Ellis on the eve of their national meet?
a)
He gets sick.
b)
He ends up skipping town.
c)
He assaults a local dealer and faces charges.
11.
How does the story end for the P.D.R. team?
a)
They beat Mainline Academy and win first prize.
b)
P.D.R. finishes second place.
c)
Coach Ellis leads them to third place.
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