slum dog milionaier Flashcards
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What is the main premise of the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’?
A young man from the slums of Mumbai participates in a game show and recounts his life experiences that led him to each answer.
Who is the protagonist of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’?
Jamal Malik
What game show does Jamal participate in?
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
True or False: Jamal is a wealthy contestant on the show.
False
What is the significance of the title ‘Slumdog Millionaire’?
It highlights the contrast between Jamal’s impoverished background and his success on the game show.
Fill in the blank: Jamal’s love interest is named ______.
Latika
What does Jamal do for a living before appearing on the game show?
He works as a chai wallah (tea seller).
How does Jamal answer the questions on the game show?
His life experiences provide him with the answers.
What tragic event happens to Jamal and Latika during their childhood?
They are separated when Latika is taken by a gangster.
True or False: Jamal’s brother Salim supports him throughout the movie.
False
What role does Salim play in Jamal’s life?
He often acts selfishly, prioritizing his own desires over Jamal’s well-being.
What does the character Maman do to Latika?
He exploits her and forces her into a life of crime.
What motivates Jamal to win the game show?
His desire to reunite with Latika.
What is the climax of the movie?
Jamal’s final answer on the game show reveals his love for Latika.
How does the movie portray the theme of destiny?
It suggests that Jamal’s life experiences were leading him to this moment of success.
What city is the setting for ‘Slumdog Millionaire’?
Mumbai
What is the outcome of Jamal’s game show appearance?
He wins 20 million rupees.
Fill in the blank: Jamal’s life is filled with ______ experiences that contribute to his knowledge.
Difficult
What does the ending of the film symbolize?
Hope and the power of love.
What is the role of the police in the story?
They interrogate Jamal, suspecting him of cheating.
True or False: The film includes elements of magical realism.
True
What genre does ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ belong to?
Drama/Adventure
What is one major award that ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ won?
Academy Award for Best Picture
What does Jamal’s character represent in the film?
The resilience of the human spirit.
