truman show worksheet

Worksheet for The Truman Show I] first part of the movie (first 30 mn) 1. What is Truman’s favorite phrase? (a phrase = une expression)

“In case I don’t see ya, good afternoon good evening and good night.” “In case I don’t see ya, good morning, good afternoon and good night.” 2. Is Truman afraid of water? Why?

 _____________________________________________________________________________   _________________________________________________________________________  3. One English word for “mon chéri”:________________________ chéri”:___________________________  ___  4. Is Truman Truman happy with his desk job and his life? What makes you think so?

 ___________________________________________________________________________   ___________________________________________________________________________  5. On the street, Truman thinks he has seen…

His mother

his father

his brother 

6. Who is Truman’s first love? Meryl

Sylvia

justification)_____________________ _______________________ ________________  ____  Is he still in love with her?(+ justification)__________ 7. What does Sylvia tell Truman when she talks to him on the beach?

 __________________________________________________________________________  8. Why does Truman Truman want to go to the Fidjis island?  __________________________________________________________________________  9. When does Truman Truman think he has been monitored (surveillé) for the first time?

 ___________________________________________________________________________  10. What is the reason he gives for it to his best friend?  ___________________________________________________________________________ 

2nde Part (30mn- 1h00 mn) 1. What is Meryl’s job? She’s a _______________________  2. Many accidents or scenes were arranged to keep Truman from knowing the truth and running away from Seaheaven. List some examples.

1. traffic jam (embouteillages) 2. elevator accident 3. _______________________________  4. _______________________________  5. _______________________________  3. Marlin is Truman’s best friend. Truman trusts him. But is Marlin part of the conspiracy?___________________________________________________________  3rd part (1h00- end) : 1. Truman does not know he is the hero of : a real-tv show a fictional American series 2. Who is Christophe?

The director of the show

the host1 of the show

a cameraman

3. Truman has been monitored…

since he is a baby

since he is a teenager

since he is an adult.

4. “You’re a liar, a manipulator! He’s not a performer. He’s a prisoner  ”. The words are spoken by_________________________ 

“ He can leave at any time. If he were absolutely determined to discover the truth, there’s no way

we could prevent him. I think what really distresses you, caller, is that ultimately he prefers the comfort of his ‘cell’ .” The words are spoken by _____________. In your opinion, who is right? Justify.

 _____________________________________________________________________________   _____________________________________________________________________________   __________________________________________________________________  5. What reason does Christophe give to justify keeping Truman in a “fake” world?

 ___________________________________________________________________________  6. According to you, what kind of moral lesson is given by the movie?  ___________________________________________________________________________ 

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