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Cory Weissman: A Journey of Resilience

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the main character in "1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story"?

a)

Cory Weissman

b)

David Carter

c)

Coach Morrison

d)

Nick Christian

2.

What sport does Cory Weissman play in the film?

a)

Football

b)

Basketball

c)

Baseball

d)

Soccer

3.

Which university does Cory Weissman attend in the movie?

a)

Gettysburg College

b)

Harvard University

c)

Duke University

d)

Stanford University

4.

What major life event does Cory experience during his freshman year?

a)

He wins a championship

b)

He suffers a stroke

c)

He transfers schools

d)

He breaks his leg

5.

Who is Cory’s supportive coach in the film?

a)

Coach Petrie

b)

Coach Carter

c)

Coach Smith

d)

Coach Johnson

6.

What is the significance of the number "1000" in the movie's title?

a)

Cory’s jersey number

b)

The number of points he scored in high school

c)

The odds against his recovery

d)

The number of games played

7.

How does Cory’s experience impact his teammates?

a)

They become discouraged

b)

They are inspired by his determination

c)

They ignore him

d)

They transfer to other schools

8.

Which of the following best describes Cory’s attitude after his stroke?

a)

He gives up on recovery

b)

He remains determined and hopeful

c)

He blames his teammates

d)

He leaves college

9.

What role do Cory’s parents play in his recovery?

a)

They discourage him from playing sports

b)

They provide emotional and physical support

c)

They move away

d)

They ignore his struggles

10.

How does the film portray the importance of perseverance?

a)

By showing Cory’s journey to play again

b)

By focusing on the team’s losses

c)

By highlighting only the coach’s achievements

d)

By ignoring Cory’s efforts

11.

Why is Cory’s return to the basketball court significant in the film?

a)

It marks his first game ever

b)

It symbolizes overcoming adversity

c)

It is the championship game

d)

It is his last game before transferring

12.

Which of the following best summarizes the main theme of "1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story"?

a)

The importance of winning at all costs

b)

The power of resilience and hope

c)

The dangers of sports injuries

d)

The value of academic success

13.

If you were Cory’s teammate, what action could you take to support him during his recovery, based on the film’s message?

a)

Ignore his struggles

b)

Encourage and assist him in practice

c)

Compete against him

d)

Advise him to quit

14.

Analyze how the film uses basketball as a metaphor for life challenges. Which statement best reflects this idea?

a)

Basketball is only about physical strength

b)

The game represents the ups and downs of overcoming obstacles

c)

Winning is the only thing that matters

d)

Sports are unrelated to personal growth

15.

Suppose Cory had not received support from his family and coach. How might this have changed his recovery process, based on evidence from the film?

a)

He would have recovered faster

b)

He might have struggled more emotionally and physically

c)

He would have become a professional athlete

d)

He would have ignored his health

16.

Evaluate the impact of Cory’s story on the audience. What is the most likely intended effect?

a)

To discourage people from playing sports

b)

To inspire viewers to persevere through difficulties

c)

To promote a specific college

d)

To focus on medical procedures

17.

Based on the film, what lesson can be learned about the role of community in personal recovery?

a)

Community support is unnecessary

b)

Community encouragement can significantly aid recovery

c)

Only individual effort matters

d)

Recovery is impossible

18.

What shore conference high school did Cory play basketball for?

a)

Freehold Boro

b)

Colts Neck

c)

Jackson Memorial

d)

Brick Memorial

19.

What is the significance of the number "1" in the movie's title?

a)

it's the number of his uniform

b)

it's the amount of points that he scored in high school

c)

it's the amount of points that he score in college

d)

it was #1 movie in the country

20.

After the stroke, Cory starts to suffer from another type of sudden illness:

a)

seizure

b)

diabetic emergency

c)

allergic reaction

d)

poisoning