INTERVIEW - J.A. Bayona at 'A Monster Calls' World Premiere Presented By Focus Features At The Toronto International Fil

INTERVIEW - J.A. Bayona at 'A Monster Calls' World Premiere Presented By Focus Features At The Toronto International Fil

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Arts, Performing Arts

6th - 8th Grade

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The transcript discusses the origin of a book intended to help children cope with loss, initially conceived by Giovanna and completed by Patrick Ness. The speaker highlights the responsibility of adapting the book into a film, emphasizing the exceptional cast, including Felicity Jones, Sigourney Weaver, Liam Neeson, and Lewis MacDougall, who delivers a standout performance. The speaker expresses excitement and satisfaction with the cast's work in bringing the story to life on screen.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who initially had the idea for the book aimed at helping children deal with loss?

Giovanna

Patrick Ness

Felicity Jones

Lewis MacDougall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Patrick Ness play in the creation of the book?

He illustrated the book.

He wrote the screenplay.

He completed the book.

He directed the film.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's sentiment about the responsibility of adapting the book into a film?

Resentful

Indifferent

Overwhelmed

Excited

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which actor is noted for carrying the weight of the film with an extraordinary performance?

Liam Neeson

Lewis MacDougall

Toby Cabell

Sigourney Weaver

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following actors was NOT mentioned as part of the film's cast?

Sigourney Weaver

Felicity Jones

Emma Watson

Liam Neeson