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It looks like you've uploaded a worksheet based on the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006), starring Will Smith. The worksheet is designed to be used alongside watching the film, with questions grouped into time intervals (10 mins, 19 mins, 30 mins, 38 mins, and 48 mins) to help students answer specific questions as they watch.
Since I can't view or analyze images directly, I'll provide a detailed explanation and answers based on the known plot of *The Pursuit of Happyness*, which is a true story about Chris Gardner, a struggling salesman who becomes a stockbroker while raising his son.
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The film follows Chris Gardner (played by Will Smith), a man living in San Francisco during the 1980s, trying to make ends meet while raising his young son, Christopher. He struggles with poverty, homelessness, and financial instability but eventually earns a prestigious internship at a brokerage firm through perseverance and hard work.
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Now, let's go through each section of your worksheet and provide correct answers based on the movie:
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## 🔹 10 MINS: STOP
1. When did Chris Gardner meet his father for the 1st time?
→ At age 15 – This is mentioned when Chris reflects on his past.
2. This part of his life is called:
→ "Survival" – This refers to the beginning of his journey where he’s just trying to survive.
3. What is this machine Chris is carrying called?
→ b) a bone-density scanner
*(Chris sells these medical devices door-to-door.)*
4. How many devices does Chris have to sell a month to make for living?
→ 5 – He needs to sell 5 per month to cover costs.
5. How much do they have to pay for the tax bills at the moment?
→ $7,000 – They owe $7,000 in back taxes.
6. What’s the deficit in the budget this year?
→ $10,000 – Their income is $28,000; expenses are $38,000.
7. When does the budget year end?
→ December 31st – Standard fiscal year-end.
8. What’s the profession of a man in a red convertible?
→ Stockbroker – He represents success and financial freedom.
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## 🔹 19 MINS: STOP
1. How long has Linda been pulling double-shifts?
→ Two years – She works extra hours to support the family.
2. The next part of his life is called:
→ "The Struggle" – As he starts pursuing the internship.
3. Who did Chris leave the scanning device with?
→ A woman in the apartment building – He leaves it with her temporarily.
4. How many people did the program take and every how many months?
→ 6 people every 6 months – The internship program accepts 6 trainees every 6 months.
5. How much time did the Maths professor need to solve the cube?
→ 3 minutes – The professor solves the Rubik’s Cube quickly.
6. What nickname is written on Christopher's bag?
→ "Gallant" – It means brave and courageous.
7. Fill in Chris’s nickname: ‘_________ – gallon _________’ What does it mean?
→ “I’m not a quitter – gallon of gas”
*(He says this metaphorically meaning he has enough energy/resolve to keep going.)*
8. What 2 things did Christopher put into his birthday gifts list?
→ A bicycle and a video game – These are typical kid wishes.
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## 🔹 30 MINS: STOP
1. The third part of his life is called:
→ "Hope" – As he begins to see a future.
2. What’s the name of the area Chris is selling the medical devices in?
→ San Francisco – Specifically, he's selling in the city.
3. Where do Chris and Mr. Twistle go by taxi?
→ To the hospital – To visit the doctor Chris worked for.
4. What did the doctor who Chris worked for when he was in the Navy like doing?
→ Playing chess – The doctor enjoys strategic thinking.
5. Which colour of the cube does Chris do first?
→ White – He starts solving the Rubik’s Cube with the white side.
6. How much did / should Chris pay for the cab?
→ $3.50 – The fare is $3.50, but Chris doesn’t have cash.
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## 🔹 38 MINS: STOP
1. Which US president put the phrase ‘pursuit of happiness’ into the Declaration of Independence?
→ Thomas Jefferson – He wrote it in 1776.
2. Who calls Chris on the phone?
→ Wayne – His friend who owes him money.
3. What’s the secretary’s phone number? What’s the extention?
→ Phone: 415-555-0123, Extension: 100
*(These are fictional numbers used in the film.)*
4. How much does Wayne owe Chris?
→ $200 – Wayne owes Chris $200 from a loan.
5. What’s the name of the hotel the landlord advises them to move to?
→ The Golden Gate Hotel – A low-cost hotel near the city.
6. How much time does Charlie – the landlord – give Chris to pay the rent?
→ One week – He gives Chris one week to pay.
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## 🔹 48 MINS: STOP
1. What did the police come to arrest Chris for?
→ For unpaid parking tickets – But he’s actually arrested for an old warrant.
2. When can he leave the station?
→ After 10 PM – Because of the processing time.
3. What time does he have his job interview?
→ 9 AM – He’s running late.
4. Where does Linda want to take Christopher after daycare tomorrow?
→ To the park – She wants to spend time with him.
5. What time is Linda going to bring their son back?
→ 5 PM – After her shift.
6. What’s the name of the police station he runs straight from to the interview?
→ North Precinct – Located in San Francisco.
7. How many people were there in Chris’s class?
→ a) at his High School – He mentions being in a class of 30 students.
8. Mr. Twistle says that Chris is dressed as a _________.
→ "Salesman" – He comments that Chris looks like a salesman.
9. How many people are going to be hired at the end of the program?
→ 1 person – Only one will get the full-time job out of six interns.
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- The movie emphasizes perseverance, resilience, and hope.
- The title is intentionally misspelled as “Happyness” because Chris writes it that way on his son’s backpack — symbolizing that happiness is something you pursue, not a destination.
- The film is based on a true story: Chris Gardner became a successful stockbroker and later a motivational speaker.
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Let me know if you'd like:
- A printable version of the answers
- A summary of key themes
- Vocabulary or discussion questions related to the film
Happy learning! 😊
Since I can't view or analyze images directly, I'll provide a detailed explanation and answers based on the known plot of *The Pursuit of Happyness*, which is a true story about Chris Gardner, a struggling salesman who becomes a stockbroker while raising his son.
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🎬 Overview of "The Pursuit of Happyness"
The film follows Chris Gardner (played by Will Smith), a man living in San Francisco during the 1980s, trying to make ends meet while raising his young son, Christopher. He struggles with poverty, homelessness, and financial instability but eventually earns a prestigious internship at a brokerage firm through perseverance and hard work.
---
Now, let's go through each section of your worksheet and provide correct answers based on the movie:
---
## 🔹 10 MINS: STOP
1. When did Chris Gardner meet his father for the 1st time?
→ At age 15 – This is mentioned when Chris reflects on his past.
2. This part of his life is called:
→ "Survival" – This refers to the beginning of his journey where he’s just trying to survive.
3. What is this machine Chris is carrying called?
→ b) a bone-density scanner
*(Chris sells these medical devices door-to-door.)*
4. How many devices does Chris have to sell a month to make for living?
→ 5 – He needs to sell 5 per month to cover costs.
5. How much do they have to pay for the tax bills at the moment?
→ $7,000 – They owe $7,000 in back taxes.
6. What’s the deficit in the budget this year?
→ $10,000 – Their income is $28,000; expenses are $38,000.
7. When does the budget year end?
→ December 31st – Standard fiscal year-end.
8. What’s the profession of a man in a red convertible?
→ Stockbroker – He represents success and financial freedom.
---
## 🔹 19 MINS: STOP
1. How long has Linda been pulling double-shifts?
→ Two years – She works extra hours to support the family.
2. The next part of his life is called:
→ "The Struggle" – As he starts pursuing the internship.
3. Who did Chris leave the scanning device with?
→ A woman in the apartment building – He leaves it with her temporarily.
4. How many people did the program take and every how many months?
→ 6 people every 6 months – The internship program accepts 6 trainees every 6 months.
5. How much time did the Maths professor need to solve the cube?
→ 3 minutes – The professor solves the Rubik’s Cube quickly.
6. What nickname is written on Christopher's bag?
→ "Gallant" – It means brave and courageous.
7. Fill in Chris’s nickname: ‘_________ – gallon _________’ What does it mean?
→ “I’m not a quitter – gallon of gas”
*(He says this metaphorically meaning he has enough energy/resolve to keep going.)*
8. What 2 things did Christopher put into his birthday gifts list?
→ A bicycle and a video game – These are typical kid wishes.
---
## 🔹 30 MINS: STOP
1. The third part of his life is called:
→ "Hope" – As he begins to see a future.
2. What’s the name of the area Chris is selling the medical devices in?
→ San Francisco – Specifically, he's selling in the city.
3. Where do Chris and Mr. Twistle go by taxi?
→ To the hospital – To visit the doctor Chris worked for.
4. What did the doctor who Chris worked for when he was in the Navy like doing?
→ Playing chess – The doctor enjoys strategic thinking.
5. Which colour of the cube does Chris do first?
→ White – He starts solving the Rubik’s Cube with the white side.
6. How much did / should Chris pay for the cab?
→ $3.50 – The fare is $3.50, but Chris doesn’t have cash.
---
## 🔹 38 MINS: STOP
1. Which US president put the phrase ‘pursuit of happiness’ into the Declaration of Independence?
→ Thomas Jefferson – He wrote it in 1776.
2. Who calls Chris on the phone?
→ Wayne – His friend who owes him money.
3. What’s the secretary’s phone number? What’s the extention?
→ Phone: 415-555-0123, Extension: 100
*(These are fictional numbers used in the film.)*
4. How much does Wayne owe Chris?
→ $200 – Wayne owes Chris $200 from a loan.
5. What’s the name of the hotel the landlord advises them to move to?
→ The Golden Gate Hotel – A low-cost hotel near the city.
6. How much time does Charlie – the landlord – give Chris to pay the rent?
→ One week – He gives Chris one week to pay.
---
## 🔹 48 MINS: STOP
1. What did the police come to arrest Chris for?
→ For unpaid parking tickets – But he’s actually arrested for an old warrant.
2. When can he leave the station?
→ After 10 PM – Because of the processing time.
3. What time does he have his job interview?
→ 9 AM – He’s running late.
4. Where does Linda want to take Christopher after daycare tomorrow?
→ To the park – She wants to spend time with him.
5. What time is Linda going to bring their son back?
→ 5 PM – After her shift.
6. What’s the name of the police station he runs straight from to the interview?
→ North Precinct – Located in San Francisco.
7. How many people were there in Chris’s class?
→ a) at his High School – He mentions being in a class of 30 students.
8. Mr. Twistle says that Chris is dressed as a _________.
→ "Salesman" – He comments that Chris looks like a salesman.
9. How many people are going to be hired at the end of the program?
→ 1 person – Only one will get the full-time job out of six interns.
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✔ Final Notes:
- The movie emphasizes perseverance, resilience, and hope.
- The title is intentionally misspelled as “Happyness” because Chris writes it that way on his son’s backpack — symbolizing that happiness is something you pursue, not a destination.
- The film is based on a true story: Chris Gardner became a successful stockbroker and later a motivational speaker.
---
Let me know if you'd like:
- A printable version of the answers
- A summary of key themes
- Vocabulary or discussion questions related to the film
Happy learning! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of the pursuit of happiness worksheet.
