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WorksheetsThe Pursuit of Happyness Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the biggest challenge about the internship?
It is unpaid
It requires long hours
It has no mentorship
It is too competitive
What does Chris tell his son to help him stay emotionally strong?
“Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do something.”
“Always be yourself and never change for anyone.”
“It's okay to feel sad sometimes.”
“You should always listen to what others say.”
What is Chris’s final achievement in the film?
Gets hired as a full-time stockbroker
Wins a prestigious award
Starts his own business
Becomes a millionaire overnight
What is the original source of the film’s title?
A spelling mistake on a school wall
A famous book
A historical event
A popular song
What emotion does Chris show when he finally gets the job?
Overwhelming joy
Indifference
Frustration
Anxiety
How does the movie define “happyness”?
Freedom, dignity, and being with loved ones
Wealth, power, and success
Fame, recognition, and luxury
Adventure, excitement, and thrill
Where does Chris repeatedly take his son for shelter?
Homeless shelter
Public park
Friend's house
Community center
What product is Chris Gardner trying to sell at the beginning of the film?
Bone-density scanners
Digital thermometers
Blood pressure monitors
Fitness trackers
What major opportunity does Chris nearly miss because of jail time?
A job interview
A scholarship opportunity
A business partnership
A family reunion
How does Chris protect his scanners?
Carries them everywhere
Stores them in a safe
Locks them in a drawer
Sends them for maintenance
Which company offers Chris a chance for an internship?
Dean Witter
Goldman Sachs
Morgan Stanley
J.P. Morgan
What does the internship select at the end?
Only one intern
Multiple interns
No interns at all
The best candidate based on interviews
Who is Chris’s young son in the film?
Christopher Jr.
Michael Jr.
David Jr.
James Jr.
What important object symbolizes hope and struggle throughout the movie?
The Rubik’s Cube
A broken watch
A faded photograph
An old diary
Why does Chris and his son have to sleep in a public bathroom?
They missed the shelter closing time
They were evicted from their home
They lost their way to the hotel
They were waiting for a bus
Why does Chris lose one scanner?
It is stolen by a man in the park
He accidentally dropped it in the river
He sold it to a friend
It was damaged and thrown away
How does Chris save time during work?
Avoids hanging up the phone
Takes longer breaks
Checks emails frequently
Attends unnecessary meetings
Why does Chris go to jail briefly?
Unpaid parking tickets
Failure to appear in court
Possession of illegal substances
Driving without a license
Why does Chris refuse to lend money to coworkers?
He is nearly broke
He doesn't trust them
He prefers to save money
He has already lent money to others
What motivates Chris to continue the internship despite poverty?
His responsibility for his son
His desire for a high salary
The opportunity to travel
The chance to meet new people
