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Dead Poets Society

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The novel "Dead Poets Society" was created

a)

after the film

b)

before the film

c)

by an Australian author

d)

By Mr Keating

2.

Mr Keating ´s name is derived from

a)

a British novelist

b)

an American poet

c)

an English poet

d)

an American novelist

3.

The new English teacher has been employed because

a)

the former English teacher was expelled

b)

the former English teacher had retired

c)

Welton needed a second English teacher

d)

Mr Keating knew the headmaster

4.

The Dead Poets Society is

a)

a foundation dedicated to maintain dead poets´ verses

b)

a club of students reciting poetry

c)

the revival of an old poetry club at Welton

d)

an online platform for creating poetry

5.

Before the boys met Mr. Keating, they did not know how to

a)

use their academic skill

b)

be individuals

c)

be disciplined

d)

conform

6.

Which of these boys betrayed the Dead Poets Society?

a)

Neil Perry

b)

Todd Anderson

c)

Richard Cameron

d)

Stephen Meeks

e)

Charlie Dalton

7.

Describe Mr. Keating using the acronym STEAL. Use specific examples from the movie for each category!

*You do NOT need to use complete sentences for this question!

S: speech

T: thoughts

E: effect on others

A: actions

L: looks

4 lines
8.

Describe Mr. Keating using the acronym STEAL. Use specific examples from the movie for each category!

*You do NOT need to use complete sentences for this question!

S: speech

T: thoughts

E: emotions

A: actions

L: looks

4 lines
9.

Carpe Diem means _ _ _ _ _ the day.

(a)  

10.

Mr Keating can be characterised as outstanding

a)

due to his excellent knowledge of English literature

b)

because he does care about his students

c)

as he supports his students in all subjects

d)

because he teaches differently

11.

Knox is madly obsessed with

a)

Girls

b)

Living up to expectations

c)

A specific girl

d)

Mr Keating

12.

By the end of the film Todd's character becomes more

a)

like his brother

b)

into study poetry

c)

of an extrovert

d)

shy

13.

Who was in love with Chris Noel?

a)

Gerald Pitts

b)

Knox Overstreet

c)

Richard Cameron

d)

Neil Perry

14.

What happens to Neil?

a)

He takes his own life.

b)

He leaves Welton Academy and all his friends.

c)

He runs away from home.

d)

He joins the army.

15.

Complete the four pillars: Tradition, Honor, Discipline, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

(a)  

16.

Girls are usually not allowed at Welton but

a)

they can come over for the dance lessons with the boys

b)

they can join the Dead Poets´cave meetings

c)

they are permitted to take part in Mr Keating´s lessons

d)

are invited to visit the drama club

17.

Mr Keating tells the class that they

a)

are food for worms.

b)

to seize the day

c)

should make their lives extraordinary

d)

can call him "O Captain! My Captain!"

18.

Which activity is not part of Keating´s lessons?

a)

whistling

b)

marching

c)

reciting poems

d)

kicking

19.

Who wrote the introduction that Mr. Keating had his students rip out?

a)

J. Evans Pritchard, PhD

b)

Ethan Hawke

c)

Walt Whitman

d)

Dr. Henry Hemsworth

20.

Who played Knox?

a)

Gale Hansen

b)

Robert Sean Leonard

c)

Ethan Hawke

d)

Josh Charles

21.

What is the primary theme of 'Dead Poets Society'?

a)

Conformity vs. individuality

b)

Love and friendship

c)

War and peace

d)

Technology and society

22.

Which character in 'Dead Poets Society' is known for the phrase 'Carpe Diem'?

a)

Neil Perry

b)

Todd Anderson

c)

Mr. Keating

d)

Charlie Dalton

23.

In 'Dead Poets Society', what subject does Mr. Keating teach?

a)

History

b)

Mathematics

c)

English

d)

Science

24.

What is the setting of 'Dead Poets Society'?

a)

A public high school

b)

A military academy

c)

A private boys' school

d)

A university

25.

Which poet's work is prominently featured in 'Dead Poets Society'?

a)

Robert Frost

b)

Walt Whitman

c)

Emily Dickinson

d)

T.S. Eliot