At the end of Part One, what is the major conflict between Brian and Gale?

Brian told Gale that he's going after his position

Which of the following conflicts happened in "Brian's Song"?

Gale and Brian competed for the same position

The little girl who died after her surgery

Which reflects the main theme of Brian's song?

people should be positive about life

Which scene in Part Two shows the biggest change in Gale's character?

Gale opens up and tells his teammates about Brian's illness

What is the first sign that Brian is sick?

Gibron mentions that Brian has been losing weight

What is the climax (turning point)of the drama?

when Gale learns Brian has cancer and dedicates the Halas award to him

Gale overcomes an internal conflict when he.........

makes a speech after he finds out Brian has cancer

During Part Two, Brian's character

remains the same even under great stress

Which of the following scenes best shows that Gale is beginning to like Brian?

Gale smiles at Brian's joke about Butkus & the busted play

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1
not showing emotion
impassive
pivots
enigmatic
surly
2
The exposition (opening) of the teleplay is delivered by
Coach Halas
Brian
Gale
a narrator
3
Brian's skills as a football player might help him fight the cancer because.......
he knows how to handle a football
he follows orders well
he keeps a positive attitude
he practices deep breathing
4
worn away
build
full
eroded
restore
5
At the end of Part One, what is the major conflict between Brian and Gale?
After Gale is hurt, Brian makes him exercise too much
Brian does not like sitting in mashed potatoes
Brian told Gale that he's going after his position
Gale is angry because the coaches made him room with Brian
6
Who or what is the antagonist in "Brian's Song"?
Gale
Brian
cancer
Joy
7
A teleplay is...
a play made for stage
a play made for the movie theater
a play made for television
a play made for the classroom
8
Which of the following conflicts happened in "Brian's Song"?
Brian and Joy got a divorce
Gale and Brian competed for the same position
Gale and Brian got into a fist fight
Coaches fought over football plays
9
boldly disrespectful
surly
impassive
insolent
enigmatic
10
endurance; ability to resist fatigue
surly
hopeless
wimpy
stamina
11
stroll; walk in an unhurried way
saunter
insolent
surly
dour
12
discouraged
insolent
disheartened
stoic
pivots
13
pale
color
red
pallid
tan
14
Who is Patti Lucas?
Brian's daughter
The little girl who died after her surgery
The nurse
Gale's daughter
15
breathing
zombie
respiration
lifeless
coughing
16
not showing or complaining about pain
disheartened
impassive
stoic
dour
17
fed up
joyful
exasperated
brilliant
smart
18
exhausted; weakened
popular
enervated
strong
ready
19
Which reflects the main theme of Brian's song?
people should be positive about life
football players are inspirational
Brian's life was wasted
people leave unfulfilled promises
20
What are the two types of conflict?
good and bad
blue and pink
front and back
internal and external
21
Which scene in Part Two shows the biggest change in Gale's character?
Gale accepts a trophy at an awards dinner
Gale opens up and tells his teammates about Brian's illness
Gale and Joy visit the Children's ward
Gale and some of the players have pizza in Brian's room
22
unwillingness
reluctance
enigmatic
stoic
disheartened
23
without understanding
smart
knowledgeable
uncomprehendingly
funny
24
mysterious; like a riddle
dour
surly
enigmatic
disheartened
25
What is the first sign that Brian is sick?
Joy has to buy new pants for Brian
Gibron mentions that Brian has been losing weight
Brian says he feels terrible
Gale tells Brian about the second operation
26
gloomy; sullen
dour
surly
stoic
insolent
27
What is the climax (turning point)of the drama?
when Gale learns Brian has cancer and dedicates the Halas award to him
when Gale returns a punt for a touchdown
when Gale thanks Brian for helping him recover
when Gale gives an autograph to Patty Lucas
28
bad-tempered, rude, and hostile
disheartened
stoic
insolent
surly
29
serious
messy
funny
somber
worn away
30
Brian first learns that he has secured a spot on the team when ..........
he gets his first paycheck
Gale tells him in their room
he hears a message on the intercom
Coach Halas announces it at a team meeting
31
Gale overcomes an internal conflict when he.........
tries to speak into Coach Halas's good ear
makes a speech after he finds out Brian has cancer
falls over a stones when running with Brian
gets better after his knee injury
32
rotates; turns around as if on an axis
insolent
impassive
relucatance
pivots
33
During Part Two, Brian's character
become cynical and uncaring
become withdrawn after the operation
remains the same even under great stress
no longer has an effect on Gale
34
The author of "Brian's Song"
Rikki Tikki Tavi
Donald Trump
William Shakespeare
William Blinn
35
a "front" put up to hide feelings; the front of a building
truthful
sincere
facade
outspoken
36
Which word best describes Gale's emotional condition when he first visits Coach Halas?
angry
irritated
arrogant
nervous
37
Which of the following scenes best shows that Gale is beginning to like Brian?
Gale tells Brian to buzz off after Brian fooled him about Coach Halas's ear
Gale has to pay a fine for talking to Brian during J.C. Caroline's talk
Gale dumps mashed potatoes in Brian's chair
Gale smiles at Brian's joke about Butkus & the busted play
38
Gale and Brian play for this team
The Chicago Bears
The Denver Broncos
The Dallas Cowboys
The New York Giants
39
Brian and Gale must deal with all of the conflicts except
marriage problems
a diagnosis of cancer
competition for the startling line up
severe injury
40
Which of the following events occurs in the resolution of the teleplay?
Brian Piccolo dies at age 26
Joy becomes the spokesperson for the American Cancer Society
Brian becomes the new kicker for the Bears
Gale is traded to Green Bay

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