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1. What time period does West Side Story take place in? _______________
2. What city does West Side Story take place in? _________________
3. What side of the city does West Side Story take place in? __________________
4. Name the two gangs: ____________________________________________________
5. West Side Story is a modern version of which famous play? __________________________________
6. Name three of the Jet Gang members: ___________________________________________________________
7. What is the relationship between Bernardo and Maria? ______________________________________
8. Describe the relationship between Maria and Anita:
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9. What happens to Tony at the end of the musical, who did it, and why?
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10. Tell about Doc’s character in the musical. Why is his character important?
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11. What are some of the cinematic effects used in the movie, and why? (visuals, colors, clothing,
etc.) Name at least three:
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12. Talk about the position/mindsets of both gangs:
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13. What does Maria mean when she says “It is not us, it is everyone around us?”
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14. In each blank, write the character’s Shakespearean mirror:
Tony- ______________________________ Maria- ________________________________
Riff- ________________________________ Bernardo- ____________________________
Anita- ______________________________ Doc- __________________________________
Chino- ______________________________ Baby John- ___________________________
15. Name five songs from the movie: ___________________________________________________________________
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16. How do the Puerto Rican men and women’s views on America differ?
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17. What are the DIFFERENCES between West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet?
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18. How is dance incorporated into the movie?
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19. Pick your favorite character and write a short journal entry from their perspective. The
entry can take place during any time in the movie.
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