The Musical West Side Story Quiz-3
This is a quiz to test your knowledge of the musical West Side Story.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the name of the Puerto Rican gang?
- A.
Sharks
- B.
Jets
- C.
Dogs
- D.
Elephants
- E.
Fish
Correct Answer
B. JetsExplanation
The correct answer is Jets. The question asks for the name of a Puerto Rican gang, and out of the given options, Jets is the most likely choice. The other options (Sharks, Dogs, Elephants, Fish) do not typically refer to gangs and are not commonly associated with Puerto Rican gang culture. Jets, on the other hand, is a well-known Puerto Rican gang that has been active for many years.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who is Bernardo's girlfriend?
- A.
Maria
- B.
Anybodys
- C.
Consuela
- D.
Anita
- E.
Sharon
Correct Answer
D. AnitaExplanation
Bernardo's girlfriend is Anita.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where did the Sharks and the Jets decide to hold their rumble?
- A.
Under the highway
- B.
In the park
- C.
The drug store
- D.
Playground
- E.
The church
Correct Answer
A. Under the highwayExplanation
The Sharks and the Jets decided to hold their rumble under the highway.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who is the leader of the Sharks, the American gang, at the beginning of the movie?
- A.
Bernardo
- B.
Tony
- C.
Riff
- D.
Ice
- E.
Action
Correct Answer
C. RiffExplanation
Riff is the leader of the Sharks, the American gang, at the beginning of the movie.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What place is considered "neutral territory" for the gangs?
- A.
Park
- B.
Playground
- C.
Restaurant
- D.
School gym
- E.
Church
Correct Answer
D. School gymExplanation
The school gym is considered "neutral territory" for the gangs because it is a place where different gangs can come together without any affiliation or ownership. It is a neutral and shared space where conflicts and rivalries are set aside, allowing for peaceful interactions and activities.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following characters die by the end of the movie?
- A.
Tony, Maria
- B.
Riff, Tony, Bernardo
- C.
Anita, Riff, Chino
- D.
Riff, Tony, Bernardo, Anita
- E.
Anita, Maria
Correct Answer
B. Riff, Tony, BernardoExplanation
In the movie, "West Side Story," the characters Riff, Tony, and Bernardo all die by the end. Riff, who is the leader of the Jets, is killed during a fight with Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. Tony, who is in love with Maria, accidentally kills Bernardo in a fit of rage and is later shot by Chino, Maria's jilted suitor. Therefore, Riff, Tony, and Bernardo all meet their demise in the movie.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the name of the girl character that wants to be a boy so she can join the Sharks?
- A.
Anita
- B.
Maria
- C.
Consuela
- D.
Chita
- E.
Anybodys
Correct Answer
E. AnybodysExplanation
Anybodys is the correct answer because Anybodys is the name of the girl character who wants to be a boy so she can join the Sharks. This character is known for her tomboyish behavior and her desire to be accepted by the male gang.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which character's brother is killed?
- A.
Anita
- B.
Anybodys
- C.
Marquesha
- D.
Taylor
- E.
Maria
Correct Answer
E. MariaExplanation
Maria's brother is killed.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Identify the character in the picture.
- A.
Bernardo
- B.
Tony
- C.
Doc
- D.
Riff
- E.
Action
Correct Answer
A. BernardoExplanation
The correct answer is Bernardo because the question asks to identify the character in the picture, and out of the given options, Bernardo is the only name mentioned.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Where does Tony die?
- A.
Church
- B.
Playground
- C.
Doc's
- D.
The grocery store
- E.
Park
Correct Answer
B. PlaygroundExplanation
Tony dies in the playground.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Do you think the music in the movie helps to tell the story? How?
- 12.
Do you think the ending made sense and will eventually do some good/ be positive?
- 13.
After the murders took place a guy (Ice) grabs the Jets and brings them into the warehouse. He sings a song entitled "Cool." What is the underlying message of this song?
- 14.
Compare and contrast the Sharks (Puerto Rican gang) and the Jets (American gang). A few examples of things you may choose to compare/contrast include their clothes, the style of music that they sing, the different styles of dancing each gang uses, etc.
- 15.
Using information from the film, talk about what you think this film had to say about racism.
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