EVENT CAPSULE CHYRON/REPORTER: Sugar Premiere, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 03/18/09

EVENT CAPSULE CHYRON/REPORTER: Sugar Premiere, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 03/18/09

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Performing Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Alison Buck introduces the movie 'Sugar' at its premiere in Los Angeles. The film follows a Dominican baseball player who moves to Iowa, adjusting to a new culture and language. It highlights the journey of many Dominican players who come to the U.S. but don't make it to the major leagues. Alison shares her personal connection to the story, representing those players who transition to different lives.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the movie 'Sugar'?

A Dominican baseball player's journey in the U.S.

The history of baseball in the Dominican Republic

A fictional story about baseball in Iowa

The life of a famous baseball player

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the main character face in Iowa?

Dealing with an injury

Finding a new job

Adjusting to a new culture and language

Learning a new sport

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous Dominican baseball players are mentioned?

Jose Bautista, Adrian Beltre, Nelson Cruz

Manny Ramirez, Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz

Alex Rodriguez, Sammy Sosa, Albert Pujols

Juan Marichal, Vladimir Guerrero, Robinson Cano

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of Dominican players does the film focus on?

Their family life in the U.S.

Their success in major leagues

Their life after not making it to the majors

Their training in the Dominican Republic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the narrator feel connected to the film?

They directed the film

They have friends with similar experiences

They wrote the screenplay

They are a former baseball player