Bend it like Beckham
What sport does Jess play in Bend It Like Beckham?
Football (soccer)
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
London
What kind of dance does Billy want to learn?
Ballet
What year did the Titanic sink?
1912
What is the American version of “biscuit” in the UK?
Cookie
What country is Jess's family originally from?
India
Name the four countries that are part of the UK.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)
Who encourages Billy to dance?
Mrs. Wilkinson (his dance teacher)
What caused the Titanic to sink?
It struck an iceberg
What’s the American holiday celebrated on the 4th of July?
Independence Day
Where does the team travel to for an important match?
Germany
What is the name of the place where the King lives?
Buckingham Palace
What is happening in Billy’s town during the film?
A coal miners’ strike
Why couldn’t everyone be saved?
There weren’t enough lifeboats - (only enough for about half the passengers)
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What cultural tradition causes conflict between Jess and her family?
An arranged marriage for her sister
What is the name of the river that runs through London
The River Thames
How does Billy’s family eventually support him?
They raise money to support his audition and training
What famous line does Jack say at the front of the ship?
“I’m the king of the world!”
In Britain, babies wear “nappies.” What do they wear in the US?
Diapers
What opportunity does Jess get at the end of the movie?
A scholarship to play football in the USA
What is the difference between the UK and Great Britain?
The UK includes Northern Ireland; Great Britain does not
What does Billy become when he grows up?
A professional ballet dancer
What was one major change in ship safety after the Titanic disaster?
What was one major change in ship safety after the Titanic disaster?
What is the name of the British national anthem?
God Save the King