Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Questions
Directions:
1. Answer the questions on your own paper in complete sentences.
2. Staple the question sheet to the top of your answer sheet.
3. This will be due the class period following completion of the
movie.
1. Who is the main character?
2. Name 3 historical landmarks shown in the movie.
3. Name and describe three other characters in the movie, using no more than one physical description.
4. Why was Smith denied the opportunity to respond to what the Senator said about him his first day?
5. What does Senator Paine mean when he says, “I’ll advise you how to vote when the time comes”?
6. What does Saunders say that committees do?
7. Give an example of the three types of support from the movie.
a. Logical
b. Theoretical
c. Empirical
8. What does it mean to “yield the floor”?
9. Is Senator Paine correct when he says that by compromising he has
been able to serve his state well? Why or why not.
10. Do you think this movie portrays political problems in Congress accurately? Explain your answer.