General
The Great Depression
Characters
Plot
Vocabulary.
100

What sport did James J Braddock participate in?

Boxing

100

What is bread line?

The term for a place people received food from charities. Often had to stand in line for hours.

100

Who is Mae Braddock?

Jimmy's wife. 

100
Where does Jimmy work when he can't box?

The docks

100

Definition of compelling?

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

200

What is a Soup Kitchen?

A place where free food is served to those who are homeless or poor. 


 

200

What caused THE GREAT DEPRESSION? 

After the Stock markets crashed it sent Wall Street into a panic and wiped out millions of investors.

200

Who had Jimmy have to fight against to win the Championship title?

Max Bear

200
Why was Jimmy not paid for his first fight during The Great Depression?

Jimmy breaks his hand during a fight and was unable to fight property, they called it a no fight.  

200

Definition of mortgage?

Refers to a loan used to purchase or maintain a home, land, or other types of real estate.

300

What does the abbreviation FDR stand for?

President Franklin D Roosevelt

300

What is Hooverville?

A shantytown

300

Who is Max Bear?

Killed two men in the ring. Heavyweight champion.

300

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.

300

Definition of opponent?

Someone who competes with or opposes another in a contest, game, or argument.

400

Mae sends the kids away. To what relative does she send the kids?

Her sister

400

What was the day called when the Stock Markets crashed?

 Black Thursday

400

Who is Mike Wilson?

Jimmy's friend from the docks. Gets in a fight with Jimmy.

400

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. 

400

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.

500

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

500
How did THE GREAT DEPRESSION end?

Because of World War 2

500

What is the name of Jimmy's coach?

Joe Gibbs

500

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. 

500
Definition of inauguration

The formal admission of someone to office.