McFarland, USA Movie Questions

Who is the main character and coach in the movie?

• Coach Smith

• Coach White

• Coach Gomez

• Coach Martin

What sport does Coach White start at McFarland High School?

• Track and field

• Cross country running

• Soccer

• Basketball

Why does Coach White get transferred to McFarland?

• He wanted to move there

• He got into trouble at his last school

• He was promoted

• He lived nearby

What is one big challenge the boys on the team face in their everyday lives?

• Too much homework

• Working in the fields

• Playing too many video games

• Not liking school lunch

What does Coach White do to understand the boys better?

• He reads about them

• He watches them from afar

• He runs with them and visits their families

• He writes a report

What is the theme of McFarland, USA?

• Always win at all costs

• Working together and believing in yourself can lead to success

• Money solves everything

• Never trust your coach

Why do some people in town think Coach White’s team can’t win?

• They’re too short

• They’ve never run before

• They come from a poor community

• They don’t have uniforms

What important thing happens at the state championship race?

• The team comes in last

• One runner gives up

• McFarland wins the state title

• Coach White leaves the team

What makes Thomas Valles stand out on the team?

• He runs slowly but never quits

• He is the best runner but struggles at home

• He is the tallest runner

• He never talks

What does the town of McFarland gain because of the cross country team’s success?

• A. A professional sports team

• B. Hope and pride

• C. A new school

• D. A TV station