General
What sport did James J Braddock participate in?
Boxing
What is bread line?
The term for a place people received food from charities. Often had to stand in line for hours.
Who is Mae Braddock?
Jimmy's wife.
The docks
Definition of compelling?
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
What is a Soup Kitchen?
A place where free food is served to those who are homeless or poor.
What caused THE GREAT DEPRESSION?
After the Stock markets crashed it sent Wall Street into a panic and wiped out millions of investors.
Who had Jimmy have to fight against to win the Championship title?
Max Bear
Jimmy breaks his hand during a fight and was unable to fight property, they called it a no fight.
Definition of mortgage?
Refers to a loan used to purchase or maintain a home, land, or other types of real estate.
What does the abbreviation FDR stand for?
President Franklin D Roosevelt
What is Hooverville?
A shantytown
Who is Max Bear?
Killed two men in the ring. Heavyweight champion.
What did Jimmy's son steal from the Deli and why?
A piece of Salami, because he is afraid his parents will send him away if they don't have enough food.
Definition of opponent?
Someone who competes with or opposes another in a contest, game, or argument.
Mae sends the kids away. To what relative does she send the kids?
Her sister
What was the day called when the Stock Markets crashed?
Black Thursday
Who is Mike Wilson?
Jimmy's friend from the docks. Gets in a fight with Jimmy.
What does Jimmy Johnson, the fight promoter make Braddock do before he enters the ring against his biggest competitor?
Make him watch a film of Max Bear fighting and killing a man in the ring.
Definition of a stock market?
A stock exchange facilitates stock brokers to trade company stocks and other securities. A stock may be bought or sold only if it is listed on an exchange.
During the beginning of the movie, Braddock broke his hand, but that wasn't the only thing that gets broken. What else does Braddock break in the movie?
His Ribs
Because of World War 2
What is the name of Jimmy's coach?
Joe Gibbs
Why does Mae throw the drink in Max Bear's face?
He was implying that Jimmy was going die in ring and she will be a widow.
The formal admission of someone to office.