Saving Private Ryan Quiz

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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Catherine Guerdan
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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