Pursuit of Happyness Name/Per.
"Don't ever let somebody tell you you can't do something…You got a dream, you got to protect it…if you want something, go get it. Period." Chris Gardner
1. What does Chris Gardner do for a living?
2. What is Chris Gardner’s son’s name? How old is he (if given)?
3. Why is it important that Chris Gardner sells ___________ “machines” every _____________?
4. Describe two problems that Chris Gardner (his family) has.
5. What does Chris Gardner decide to do after he speaks with the man driving the nice car?
6. What does his wife think of the decision?
7. What action does the wife take? Where does she decide to go?
8. How much would Chris Gardner get paid for the internship? What would he do as an intern?
9. How long is the training and how many people are competing for the job?
10. How many people are chosen to work for the company at the end of the internship?
11. What does he want to do at the company?
12. What happens to Chris right before he goes for his interview?
13. What company does Chris go for his interview?
14. Describe what Chris looks like when he goes for his important interview?
15. From the handout about making a good impression, list 4 things that Chris Gardner does that impresses the interviewers.
16. Is Chris Gardner selected for the internship position?
17. Describe two responsibilities Chris Gardner has as an intern at Dean Witter.
18. Describe how Chris Gardner is treated at Dean Witter.
19. Chris Gardner accepts the internship position, but how does he get money to support himself and his son?
20. Name two ways Chris Gardner is a hard worker.
21. What difficult situation happens to Chris and his son?
22. Where does Chris and his son end up sleeping?
23. Where else does Chris and his son end up staying?
24. How does Chris Gardner do on his important test at the end of the internship?
25. Who is selected to work at Dean Witter after the internship is over?
26. Describe two things Chris Gardner accomplished later on in his life.
27. Write down two life lessons you learn from the movie. (write in complete sentences)
29. Give your opinion of Chris Gardner. (3-4 sentences)