Plot
This is what the Jets and the Sharks are fighting over.
Turf/land/territory
Leader of the Jets
What is Riff
Which statement best describes the Sharks?
a. The Sharks are newcomers trying to establish themselves in an alien community.
b. The Sharks hold turf in the neighborhood, and they are trying to keep it.
c. The Sharks are not discriminated against.
What is A - The Sharks are newcomers trying to establish themselves in an alien community.
What time period is West Side Story set in?
1950s
Where did Tony and Maria meet?
The dance at the gym
Tries to keep Tony from seeing his sister.
What is Bernardo
Falls in love with Tony and is loyal to him
Who is Maria
Which statement best describes Tony and Maria?
a. They are in love, and they are loyal to one another.
b. They decide that violence is the best way to solve the struggle.
c. They love each other, but they care more about their friends and family than their love.
What is A - They are in love, and they are loyal to one another.
Where are the Sharks from?
Puerto Rico
Why did Tony stop spending time with the Jets?
He spent time in prison and had a chance to reflect. He realizes that it is not worth fighting and there are better ways to spend your life.
Does not want to be part of the Jets anymore but kills Bernardo at the rumble.
What is Tony
Trys to convince his buddy, Tony to come to the rumble.
Who is Riff
The Jets and Sharks are _____.
a. friendly to all adults
b. suspicious of all adults
c. concerned for all adults
What is B - suspicious of all adults
What was their word for the fight?
Rumble
Who is the first one to die in the play?
Riff
Is asked by Maria to give Tony a message but ends up saying that Maria is dead
Who is Anita
Who was "supposed" to be with Maria
Chino
What are Maria's feelings towards her family?
A: Angry because she doesn't like the way they do things
B: Happy because they get to live together now
C: Annoyed that they treat her like a baby
C: Annoyed that they treat her like a baby
Why do you think the gang life is so important to the Sharks and the Jets?
They do not have good home lives so the gang is like thier family and they want to protect it and their territory/turf
Why did Anita lie to the Jets about Maria's death?
She was angry about how they treated her. She possibly wanted to make Tony feel the pain she felt in losing Bernardo.
The widow of Doc who tries to stop the kids from fighting.
What is Valentina
Wants to be part of the Jets but isn't allowed in
Anybodys
An application of the movie’s theme to modern life would most likely be _____.
a. racism and violence must be avoided
b. fighting solves problems simply and quickly
c. poor people are always violent
What is A - Racism and Violence must be avoided
How would you describe the atmosphere (vibe of the place) of the movie West Side Story?
violent, prideful, immature