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The Great Debaters: Movie Response

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28 August 2022
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Explain the contrasting images in the beginning scenes of the movie.
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It shows the difference between those who see darkness versus those who see stars.
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Describe the setting (time & place)
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Marshall, Texas, 1935, segregated
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Who wrote the poem that Tolson (Denzel Washington) read?
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Langston Hughes
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What are the two places that Mr. Low says you can read all day?
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school, prison
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In debates, what are your weapons?
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words
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What does affirmative mean?
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for something
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What does negative mean?
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against something
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Who are the main characters? (3)
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Samantha Booke, Mr. Farmer, Henry Lowe
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How old is Mr. Farmer?
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14
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What college are the debaters representing?
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Wiley College
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Summarize the incident with the pig.
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Mr. Farmer was driving while White kids were running; they owned a pig and he didn't notice the pig, however, ran over the pig and had to pay the White owners money.
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At homecoming dance, what does Mr. Farmer daydream about?
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Mr. Farmer daydreams about dancing with Samantha and kissing her.
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What is the topic of the first debate against Palquon College?
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social welfare, unemployment, and the allowance system
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What is the result of the first debate?
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Wiley College wins
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What kind of support does Ms. Booke use to support her opening argument against Oklahoma City?
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a black soldier that was the last soldier to die in the civil war
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Why was tolson arrested? Because he was a __________
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communist
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Who are the reigning debate national champions?
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the Great Debaters
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Even though the team lost their debate, what is the good news that Mr. Tolson receives when he gets home?
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Harvard wants to debate Wiley College.
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Why can't Mr. Tolson go with the team to debate Harvard?
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It was a condition of bail; he cannot leave the state.
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What happens the night before the debate that throws a curve ball in the team's plan?
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Harvard heard that Wiley uses pre-written speeches so they changed the topic.
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What is Mr. Farmers final argument? What gives it power? What gives him credibility on the topic?
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His final argument was that they lynched negroes. He said that he saw it happen himself.