Saving Private Ryan Quiz

Saving Private Ryan Quiz

6th - 10th Grade

10 Qs

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Saving Private Ryan Quiz

Saving Private Ryan Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 10th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RL.8.7, RI.6.7, RL.2.6

+19

Standards-aligned

Created by

Catherine Guerdan

Used 6+ times

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major historical event is depicted in the opening scene of *Saving Private Ryan*?

The Battle of the Bulge

The D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach

The Battle of Stalingrad

The Invasion of Normandy by paratroopers

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technique does *Saving Private Ryan* use to create a sense of realism during the D-Day landing?

Black-and-white cinematography

Handheld camera shots and desaturated colors

Slow-motion sequences

A musical score during the battle scenes

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the opening scene evoke a sense of chaos and fear?

By showing soldiers calmly discussing strategy

Through the use of loud sound effects, rapid editing, and disorienting visuals

By focusing only on the commanders giving orders

Through a flashback narrative style

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Captain John H. Miller’s (Tom Hanks) primary focus during the D-Day landing?

To take cover and survive

To find and rescue Private Ryan

To lead his men to complete their mission despite the chaos

To wait for reinforcements

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a prominent visual symbol used in the opening sequence to emphasize the cost of war?

Flags waving in the wind

Blood-stained water on the beach

Soldiers carrying medals and photographs

A sunrise over the battlefield

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the depiction of the D-Day landing in *Saving Private Ryan* considered groundbreaking?

It uses historical footage from 1944.

It avoids showing the violence of the battle.

It portrays the invasion with intense realism and attention to detail.

It focuses solely on the American perspective without other Allied forces.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect do the sound effects (e.g., gunfire, explosions, screams) have on the viewer?

They create a peaceful contrast to the visuals.

They immerse the audience in the chaos of battle.

They distract from the emotional narrative.

They serve as background noise without much impact.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

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