Amelie
Like Water for Chocolate
Rear Window/"It HTB Murder"
Rashomon
Miscellaneous
100
What is the setting for Amelie?
France (mostly in Paris and at her father's house)
100
What are the two most important settings in the novel and the film?
The two most important settings are the ranch where the de la Garza family lives and Dr. Brown's house in Eagle Pass, TX.
100
Who is the main character in the short story and the film? What is his profession (job)?
L.B. Jeffries is a photojournalist.
100
What is the setting of this story?
The setting is at the Rashomon gate in the city of Kyoto, Japan and also in the forest nearby.
100
Who competed to make the first films?
Thomas Edison competed with the Lumiere brothers to make the first films. The Lumiere brothers showed the first films in public in December 1895.
200
What is one thing that Amelie does to the man who owns the produce stand?
She gives him different size shoes; she puts the tube of foot cream where his toothpaste typically is; she changes the phone numbers on his speed dial so instead of calling his mother, he is calling a hotline for help; she changes the doorknobs on his door; she changes the time on his alarm clock; and she does a few more things.
200
Why does Tita love to cook?
Tita expresses her emotions through her cooking.
200
Why does Jeffries suspect that Thorwald killed his wife? (what are two clues in the story or film)
1. Thorwald took a big trunk out of his apartment. 2. Thorwald was cleaning a huge knife. 3. Thorwald did not react when the dog was killed. 4. Mrs. Thorwald was no longer in her bedroom - was she gone to the country? 5. Mrs. Thorwald's wedding ring was in the apartment.
200
What is one difference between the short stories and the film?
The film includes the baby and the common man. The film does not have the old woman who is making wigs.
200
What is the Bystander Effect?
The Bystander Effect happens when people see something and ignore it. They don't report it or try to help.
300
How does Amelie figure out who the mystery man is in the torn photos?
Amelie goes to the train station and she sees the man who fixes the photo booths. That's how she figures out who the mystery man is. (She sees his feet first.....)
300
What happened to Gertrudis when she ate quail in rose petal sauce?
Gertrudis felt the passion that flowed between Tita and Pedro when she ate this dish. She was filled with so much passion that she ran to take a shower in order to cool off. Then she ran away and Juan met her and took her away from the ranch.
300
In the short story, crickets are a sign of ___________.
death
300
Why did the police commissioner question several people in this story?
Takehiro was dead so the police commissioner wanted to determine who killed him.
300
What is an example of the Bystander Effect?
Answers will vary!
400
Amelie finds her true love in this story. True or False
True
400
Why did Tita go live at Dr. Brown's house for awhile?
Tita was very upset that Roberto died. Mama Elena told Tita to stop crying and she hit Tita across her face with a wooden spoon. Tita was fed up and decided to go live in the dovecote. Dr. Brown found her and took her to his house so she could recover.
400
In the film, Lisa is Jeffries __________________.
love interest girlfriend
400
How did Takehiro communicate with the police commissioner?
He communicated through a medium.
400
What is a POV film shot?
A POV shot is one in which the audience members see what the character sees. (We see what the character sees.)
500
What is one very important theme in Amelie?
Amelie wants to "fix everyone's problems." She wants everyone to feel better about their lives. She wants to help people.
500
What are two very important themes in the novel and film?
Answers will vary - 1. Family traditions are important to many people. However, these traditions often need to be changed. 2. Food can be the passion for life. 3. People need to become strong and follow their dreams in life.
500
What is a peeping Tom or a voyeur?
Someone who watches other people.
500
What are some themes in this film?
1. All people lie. 2. In the film - There is hope for the future. 3. People who witness the same situation often have different perspectives on what happened.
500
What is your favorite class?
GSR 210!!
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