Where and When
This is the country where the movie takes place.
👉 What is Jamaica?
This is the sport the team learns to do.
What is Bobsledding
This person helps train/coach the team.
Who is Irv
How fast should the push start be (seconds)?
What is 5.7 seconds
“Cool runnings” means this.
👉 What is “peace be the journey”?
This is the big event/race at the start of the movie?
What is The Push Cart Derby Final
This is the main runner who wants to go to the Olympics.
Who is Derice
How did coach Irv cheat, in the Olympics 1972
Coach Irv put weights in the bobsled, to weigh it down
In the end, the team does this even after crashing.
They finish the race, by crossing the finish line
How did the Jamaican Bobsled break the color barrier and/or stereotypes
By competing in a winter sport where they weren't expected. The team challenged stereotypes by proudly representing Jamaica with pride, perseverance and hard work.
Where was the Olympic games hosted that year?
What is Calgary, Canada
This character is funny and says “Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme? Get on up, it's bobsled time!”
Who is Sanka
When Derice first asked Irv to coach, Irv gave 3 reasons why he can't. What are the 3 things?
1. No Snow
2. Time (Olympics are in 3 months)
3. Me (Irv)
Why did the Jamaican team crash in the final race?
The sled broke / the sled malfunctioned?
(accept: their sled fell apart / equipment problem)
How do you think the team felt when they finished the race at the end?
Answers: proud, happy, strong, brave, etc.