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WorksheetsThe Greatest Showman (2017)
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 3hrs 26mins
The movie begins with P.T. Barnum located in which part of the circus?
Under the bleachers
On the trapeeze
In the lion cage
Middle of the center ring
At the end of the first song P.T. Barnum (Phineas) transports to-
himself as a boy
himself as a groom
himself as a student
himself as a wealthy man
What is the name of the young girl that was learning how to properly sip tea?
Annabelle
Charity
Elizabeth
Victoria
Which of the following does NOT occur during the next song?
Charity goes off to boarding school.
Phineas' father dies.
Phineas is caught stealing food.
Charity runs away with Phineas.
Which opportunity does Phineas hear about as a boy?
Steamboat industry
Railroad industry
Rubber industry
Textile industry
What does Charity's father, Mr. Hallett tell the adult Phineas when he comes to pick up Charity?
You've done well, young man.
You've certainly changed.
She'll be back.
She'll take care of you.
When Charity and Phineas move out, eventually they-
Fight about not having money.
Are expecting a baby.
Live an extravagant lifestyle.
Move out of New York City.
Why did Phineas lose his job as an accountant?
He couldn't take time off to be with his pregnant wife.
He proposed a crazy idea that his boss was offended by.
His company's ships were lost in a typhoon.
His company's railroad was robbed by Jesse James.
What did Phineas give his daughter Caroline as a birthday gift?
Wishing machine
Circus tent
Ballet shoes
Santa Claus doll
What does Charity wish for?
A son
A job for Phineas
Happiness
Her family's forgiveness
What did Phineas put up for collateral to get a $10,000 loan from the bank?
His in-laws home
Sunken ships
Golden coins
Charity's inheritance
What does Phineas open with his loan?
A travelling circus
The Barnum Museum
A ballet school
The Barnum Zoo
Who is Barnum's first recruit for his revamped museum?
What happens to the museum after Barnum hires his new recruits?
Ticket sales skyrocket at the museum
Ticket sales remained stable at the musuem
He decided to sell the museum
He decided to start a travelling circus
After a critical review by James Gordon Bennett in the newspaper, Barnum-
writes a letter to the publisher of his newspaper
threatens him at one of the performances at the museum
is offended by the phrase "circus" that was used in the article
offers discounted tickets if patrons bring in the newspaper
Barnum surprises Charity by-
buying the newspaper that Bennett worked for.
moving into the home next to her parent's home.
asking her for a divorce so he can travel with the circus.
proposing the idea to her of a travelling circus.
Why does Barnum's daughter, Caroline want to quit the ballet?
She wasn't very good as a dancer
She was extremely nervous when she got on stage.
Other girls were jealous because she was the best dancer.
Other girls made fun of her because of her father's profession.
Who does Barnum attempt to recruit to attract the upper classes to his show?
W. D. Wheeler
John O'Malley
Philip Carlyle
James O'Clancy
Barnum closes the deal by offering this much of his business to his new apprentice.
5%
10%
15%
20%
Following James Gordon Bennett's next article-
Barnum's popularity explodes
Ticket sales plummet
Protesters boycott the performances
Carlyle resigns as his partner
Who invites Barnum and his entertainers to meet them?
Mayor of New York City
U.S. President James Polk
Queen Victoria of England
U.S. President Zachary Taylor
True or False, Jenny Lind accepts Barnum's invite to perform in America.
True
False
Which of the following does NOT occur following Ms. Lind's performance?
She receives a standing ovation.
Charity's father, Mr. Hallett complements Barnum.
Barnum finds out that Ms. Lind was born wealthy.
Barnum prevents his performers from attending the reception.
What do the performers do once Barnum doesn't let them attend the reception?
They returned to the circus for their performance.
They went to the reception anyway.
With Ms. Lind's great success, Barnum decides to-
Have her keep singing on the road.
Shut down the circus.
Let her return to Europe.
Convince her to join the circus.
Who disapproves of Phillip Carlyle's relationship with Anne (the trapeze artist)?
Barnum
Charity
Jenny Lind
Philip's parents
True or False, after the incident at the opera Anne Wheeler keeps seeing Philip Carlyle.
True
False
Who tries to convince Barnum to not go on tour?
Philip Carlyle
Jenny Lind
Charity
Anne Wheeler
Whose idea was it to stop Jenny Lind's singing tour?
Barnum
Jenny Lind
The protesters did this at Barnum's Circus on the day he returned home.
Kidnapped some of the performers
Had Carlyle arrested
Started a fire in the building
Assaulted some of the spectators
Who does NOT go back into the building trying to rescue someone during the fire?
Barnum
Anne
Carlyle
After the fire, Bennett tells Barnum that his circus was-
A disgrace to mankind
A blessing in disguise
A celebration of humanity
A favorite event for him to attend
Once Barnum discovers that Jenny Lind quits, which of the following did NOT happen?
Charity moved out
Barnum's family was evicted
Barnum went to the bar
Jenny proposed to him
Lettie Lutz, the bearded woman tells Barnum that he has given them a-
Chance
Family
Opportunity
New look on life
While at the bar, who helps Barnum regain his confidence?
The circus performers
The bartender
His wife
His children
While at the beach, Barnum and Charity agree to-
separate
get back together
get a divorce
move in with her parents
How does Barnum save the circus?
He gets a loan from the bank.
Carlyle lends him the money.
His performers worked for free.
Donations arrived to rebuild the building.
Unable to afford a rebuilding, the partners decide to-
rent property in Manhattan
rent property by the seashore
perform in the streets
perform in a tent
What is Philip Carlyle's new role with the circus?
Talent acquisition
General manager
Ringmaster
Trapeze supervisor
How does Barnum arrive at his daughter's ballet recital?
By limousine
By carriage
By elephant
By glider
Which quote appears at the end of this film?
What are your two favorite quotes from this movie?
