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WorksheetsLesson 3.2: History distortion or an art masterpiece? (Jun)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the main theme of 'The Woman King' movie?
a)
The life of Toussaint Louverture
b)
The story of a female astronaut
c)
The triumphs of the Agoodjies, women warriors of the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey
d)
The adventures of pirates in the Caribbean
e)
A modern-day superhero saga
2.
Who is Nawi in 'The Woman King'?
a)
The queen of Dahomey
b)
A novice in the all-female regiment
c)
The main antagonist
d)
A European explorer
e)
A male warrior of Dahomey
3.
What controversy surrounded 'The Woman King' before its release?
a)
Its budget and production costs
b)
The choice of actors
c)
Perceived savagery of the Dahomey kingdom
d)
Historical inaccuracies regarding European history
e)
Its special effects
4.
What criticism did ADOS (American descendants of slavery) have about the film?
a)
The use of modern music
b)
It glorifies an African kingdom that brutalised their ancestors
c)
Lack of representation for ADOS
d)
Misrepresentation of European characters
e)
The film's pacing and structure
5.
Why did some specialists criticize the film?
a)
For its costume design
b)
For its action sequences
c)
For not including enough battle scenes
d)
For misrepresentation of the slave trade
e)
For the portrayal of animals
6.
What was King Guézo's role in the slave trade according to historian Ana Lucia Araujo?
a)
He was a fervent abolitionist from the start
b)
He tried to stop the slave trade but failed
c)
He had no involvement in the slave trade
d)
He continued his engagement with the transatlantic slave trade
e)
He was a fictional character invented for the movie
7.
How does 'The Woman King' depict the relationship between the Dahomey and Oyo kingdoms?
a)
As trading partners
b)
As peaceful neighbors
c)
Oyo as evil and Dahomey as innocent
d)
Dahomey as evil and Oyo as innocent
e)
As unrelated entities
8.
What genre could 'The Woman King' be considered as, according to the article?
a)
A documentary
b)
An alternate history
c)
A fantasy epic
d)
A romantic comedy
e)
A science fiction
9.
What did Viola Davis say about the story of 'The Woman King'?
a)
It's a true story
b)
It's entirely fictional
c)
Most of the story is fictionalised
d)
It's based on a book
e)
It's a direct translation of historical documents
10.
Why should one watch 'The Woman King' according to the article?
a)
For its special effects only
b)
Because it's entirely historically accurate
c)
For its exploration of the Agoodjies’ lives
d)
It's recommended only for historians
e)
Only for its action scenes
11.
How does the film 'The Woman King' address gender expectations?
a)
By ignoring them completely
b)
Through Nawi's defiance of traditional roles
c)
By promoting traditional gender roles
d)
Nawi accepts her role without question
e)
By focusing solely on male warriors
12.
What aspect of the Agoodjies' lives is emphasized in 'The Woman King'?
a)
Their daily chores
b)
Their culinary skills
c)
Their camaraderie and unity
d)
Their peaceful nature
e)
Their avoidance of conflict
13.
Why has 'The Woman King' been controversial among some viewers?
a)
Its exclusive focus on African history
b)
The depiction of violence against men by black women
c)
Lack of historical accuracy
d)
Excessive use of special effects
e)
Its portrayal of wildlife
14.
What historical aspect of Dahomey is criticized for being misrepresented?
a)
Its architectural achievements
b)
Its technological advancements
c)
The role in the slave trade
d)
Its agricultural practices
e)
The gender roles within the kingdom
15.
How is King Guézo portrayed differently in 'The Woman King' compared to historical accounts?
a)
As a peacemaker
b)
As committed to ending the slave trade
c)
As a democratic leader
d)
As a mythical figure
e)
As an enemy of Dahomey
16.
What is a significant source of controversy related to the film among the ADOS community?
a)
The soundtrack
b)
The casting choices
c)
Glorification of a kingdom involved in brutalizing ancestors
d)
The film’s duration
e)
The use of language
17.
Which kingdom is portrayed as 'evil' in contrast to Dahomey's 'innocence' in the film?
a)
The British Empire
b)
The Ottoman Empire
c)
The Oyo Kingdom
d)
The Zulu Kingdom
e)
The Roman Empire
18.
How do critics suggest viewers should approach 'The Woman King'?
a)
As a documentary
b)
With awareness of its historical alterations
c)
As purely fictional entertainment
d)
By focusing on its action sequences
e)
As an accurate historical record
19.
What genre does the article suggest 'The Woman King' belongs to?
a)
Historical documentary
b)
Alternate history
c)
Fantasy
d)
Biography
e)
Science fiction
20.
According to Viola Davis, how is the story of 'The Woman King' positioned in terms of historical accuracy?
a)
As a true story
b)
As completely fictional
c)
As mostly fictionalised
d)
As a direct adaptation of historical texts
e)
As an improvisational narrative
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