Why did Louis go to jail for the first time?

He and his friends tried to eat in a diner.

Why was Cecil hired to work in the White House?

Because Warner, who worked there, liked his job in the hotel

A city, where black people were killed.

What may be the reason for the assasination of President Kennedy ?

Some people disagreed with his ideas., He tried to give equal rights to black and white.

Why did a white man kill Cecil's father?

Because he tried to defend his dignity.

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The Butler - after watching the movie

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Lee Daniels directed movie spaning 34 years of potent American History and policy made in The White House by some of the most memorable presidents of the 20th century.

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1
Why did Louis go to jail for the first time?
He didn't respect orders made by some police officers.
He and his friends tried to eat in a diner.
He was in a fight.
He was vandalizing the city with some friends.
2
Why was Cecil hired to work in the White House?
Because Warner, who worked there, liked his job in the hotel
Because he desperately needed a job
Because the president wanted more butlers there
Because he was a famous butler
3
Louis Gaines served his country during the war and died.
True
False
4
Who/What was Selma?
Louis' girlfriend
President Richard Nixon's wife.
A city where black people lived.
A city, where black people were killed.
5
What kind of farm did Cecil grow up on?
cotton
sugar cane
fruits
coffee
6
Louis Gaines was Martin Luther King's friend and they were both arrested together.
False
True
7
Where did Louis Gaines go to college?
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Tenneesse
8
What president agreed to give Cecil and the black staff in the White House a salary raise?
President Obama
President Bush
President Kennedy
President Reagan
9
What big war is shown in the movie?
The Korean War
World War II
The American Civil War
The Vietnam War
10
What may be the reason for the assasination of President Kennedy ?
Some people disagreed with his ideas.
He tried to give equal rights to black and white.
He was cheating on his wife Jackie.
He was a bad president.
11
Cecil Gaines liked his new life in Washington DC.
True
False
12
Who was the first president Cecil Gaines served for during his time in the White House?
President Kennedy
President Eisenhower
President Nixon
President Johnson
13
Why did a white man kill Cecil's father?
Because he was not a good slave.
Because he stole food.
Because he tried to defend his dignity.
Because Cecil was not a good server.
14
How many kids did Cecil and Gloria have?
2 - Louis and Charlie
3 - Louis, Charlie and Elroy
3 - Louis, Charlie and Cecil Jr.
2 - Louis and Cecil Jr.

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