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Slumdog Millionaire - Lesson Plan

Slumdog Millionaire - Lesson Plan

Answer Key to AwesomeStories Quiz


Answer KEY for AwesomeStories Quiz, Slumdog Millionaire

 
  1. Who is Jamal Malik?

    2. Jamal Malik is a young man who lives in an area of Mumbai known as Dharavi.
  2. How would you describe living conditions in Dharavi?

    3. About a million people live in Dharavi, a city-within-a-city which has been described as a “shanty town.”


  3. How did Britain gain control over part of India?

    4. Britain gained control over part of India when King Charles II married a princess of Portugal whose family controlled the area known today as Mumbai.


  4. What happened to Mumbai (Bombay) during the time of British control?

    5. During the time of British control, the area of Mumbai was transformed from a cluster of islands to a city.


  5. Describe what life is like in the different parts of Mumbai.

    6. Known as the financial capital of India, Mumbai also has areas of extreme poverty where poor people live.


  6. On what is the movie Slumdog Millionaire based?

    7. The film, Slumdog Millionaire, is based on a book called Q&A, written by Vikas Swarup.


  7. For whom is the city of Mumbai named?

    8. Mumbai is named for the Hindu goddess Mumba Devi, who is patron goddess of the Kolis people.


  8. What makes Jamal Malik an effective game-show contestant?
    9. Although he lacks formal education, Jamal Malik is an effective game-show contestant because he has paid careful attention to his life, and surroundings, while growing up in India.
  9. On the game show, what is Jamal Malik’s best weapon?

    10. Memory is Jamal Malik’s best weapon on the game show.


  10. Describe what the lyrics of “Jai Ho!” mean to you.

    11. Student answers will vary.