First Going to Washington!
Becoming a Senator
Working in Washington
Smith's Opposition
The End
100
When Senator Sam Foley dies, how is his Senate seat replaced?
The governor appoints someone new.
100
What animal does Jeff bring with him to Washington, D.C.?
Pigeons
100
Why is the location of Mr. Smith's camp so important?
Because he grew up there (Willet Creek) same place Payne wants to build a dam.
100
What does the Paine "group" do to make Mr. Smith look bad?
They say he bought the land so he could sell it.
100
How does Taylor try to keep the news away from the state?
He controls the newspaper.
200
Who recommends Jefferson Smith as the new Senator?
The Governor's kids
200
How does he react to the newspaper articles?
He punches and beats up the reporters.
200
What bill does Mr. Smith want to introduce and pass?
A National Boys Camp
200
What does Mr. Smith do on the floor of the Senate to be heard?
He causes a filibuster.
200
How does Saunders get the correct information to the state?
She puts it in the Boys Ranger newspaper.
300
Why are the people of the state so happy that Jefferson Smith has become Senator?
Because he's naive, not corrupted by big city politics, he's not a yes man.
300
How does the press change Mr. Smith's words from his first press conference?
They take pictures of him and put it in the newspaper out of context.
300
What does Saunders call Senator Paine's daughter, Susan?
Susan Paine in the Neck
300
How does Senator Smith know what to do during the filibuster?
Saunders instructs him.
300
What does Taylor's group do to the members of the boys' club?
He steals their newspaper, runs them off the road, and hits them with water hoses.
400
What does Mr. Smith do when he first arrives in Washington, D.C.?
What does Mr. Smith do when he first arrives in Washington, D.C.?
400
What nickname does Saunders give him?
Daniel Boone
400
Why are there only 96 Senators?
Because there are 2 from each state and there are only 48 states (Alaska and Hawaii aren't states yet.)
400
How does the President of the Senate react?
He seems to encourage it and believe Jeff Smith.
400
What does the “p.s.” in the note that Saunders gives Jeff that gives him a new burst of energy?
She loves him.
500
How did Jeff Smith’s father die?
He was shot in the back
500
Why can't Mr. Smith respond to the allegations on the Senate floor about his sincerity as a Senator?
He's not a Senator yet so he has no official voice (hasn't been sworn in yet).
500
Why does Susan Paine take Mr. Smith out for the afternoon?
So he won't be there when Senator Paine introduces his bill.
500
What does Ma Smith call Saunders that makes her smile?
Clarissa
500
What does Senator Paine do at the end that exonerates Senator Jeff Smith?
Confesses to his wrong doing, and says he should be expelled.
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