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WorksheetsLife is Beautiful (Film 1997 0:00 - 30:00)
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
At the beginning of the film, Guido (the protagonist), tells the audience that, "Like a fable, this story is full of wonder, but difficult to tell." What two literary elements is he using?
analogy
foreshadow
metaphor
onomatopoeia
At the beginning of the film, Guido and his friend are driving in a vehicle whose brakes have failed. We see an audience confuse them for the king they were expecting. What tone has the film established.
A dark and serious tone.
A comedic tone.
An angry tone.
A cruel tone.
When Guido tells the young girl that he is a prince, the audience can infer that...
Guido is a compulsive liar with the purpose of gaining an advantage for himself.
Guido like lying to people to cause them harm.
Guido is actually a prince but is in disguise so as to not be recognized.
Guido likes to embellish the truth or flat out lie to make a big deal out of simple things.
When exploring the city, Guido tells Ferruccio that in the city, he can do anything he wants. Ferruccio then proceeds to yell and Guido stops him. Ferruccio took Guido's words...
...literally.
...figuratively.
...orally.
...posthumously.
Which of the following words best characterizes Guido?
attentive
smart
clumsy
malicious
What job does Guido attain from his uncle?
Guido's uncle gives him a job as a waiter.
Guido's uncle gives him a job as a curator.
Guido's uncle gives him a job as a librarian.
Guido's uncle gives him a job as a cook.
What does the audience learn from the way that Guido explains how to wait to his Uncle?
Guido means well at everything he does, but doesn't prepare the way he should.
Guido doesn't really want to learn anything and would rather not work.
Guido pays full attention to things that are explained to him.
Guido may be playful when not at work, but is very serious when it comes to his job.
When the man from the ministry of Rome shows up to the hotel, Guido gives him two choices per item in a meal and convinces him to choose what's already made. What does this show about Guido?
Guido is a trickster and wants to make sure others suffer because of it.
Guido likes to be in control of the situations but allow others to think they are the ones in control.
Guido is willing to do anything to make anyone happy.
Guido likes riddles and forces the riddles on anyone even if he isn't sure if they enjoy them or not.
When Guido is speaking with the doctor, we learn that he solved a riddle in 5 minutes which took the doctor 8 days. Based on that information, which of the following characterizes Guido?
He is quick to think on his feet.
He probably uses a search engine, like Google.
He is always thinking of ways to outsmart people.
He has too much time on his hands.
When Guido visits Dora (the princess), what speech is he asked to give?
Guido is asked to give a speech about proper hygiene.
Guido is asked to give a speech about the most recent implementation of school rules and procedures.
Guido is asked to give a speech about the anatomy of the body.
Guido is asked to give a speech about racial superiority, where the Aryan race is supreme.
At the opera, what technique is Guido practicing to get Dora to turn?
Nietzsche's technique of forcing will on others through the use of spiritual fingers.
Schopenhauer's technique of influencing the world through simply willing its actions.
Lichtenstein's technique of using telekineses to communicate with others.
Plato's technique of seeing the shadow of objects but knowing they aren't real.
After the opera scene, what do we learn about Dora and her relationship with the banker?
We learn that Dora is already unsatisfied with the banker as a romantic partner because he forces her to do things she doesn't want.
We learn that Dora appreaciates and loves the banker because he treats her well and takes her to fancy events like the theatre and nice dinners.
We learn that Dora is only with the banker because of his money and enjoys the benefits that come from dating a man like him.
We learn that Dora only sees the banker as a friend but fantasizes about having him as a potential life partner.
The audience has seen Guido take a mans hat twice. What is the purpose behind this action for the audience?
It establishes Guido as a kleptomaniac and he can't control stealing everything he sees.
It establishes Guido as a man of poor character, seeking to harm everyone he knows.
It establishes Guido as a playful character, even if it means he might get in trouble.
It establishes Guido as a man with a plan, knowing how people will react and able to explain himself later.
What can the audience infer Guido will do after collecting the car key from his friend Ferruccio?
Guido will probably cause a distraction so that the banker is late picking up Dora and make him look bad.
Guido will probably pick up Dora and make her believe they encountered each other by "accident" again.
Guido will probably use the car to splash water on the banker wetting his entire suit.
Guido will probably get a chocolate ice cream for Dora so that she can enjoy it before the banker arrives.
