Universidad de Atacama

Facultad de Humanidades y Educación

Departamento de Idiomas

“The Pursuit of Happyness”

Written Activity – Formative Assessment

Name ______________________________________________ Date: March 29th, 2017 . Program: Translation 200.

Ms. Paulina Tapia Caballero

Objective: To analyze a movie, using grammar from the unit, developing comprehension and critical thinking.

INSTRUCTION: Watch the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness” in class, and answer the following questions. The use of
the grammar topics seen in class in your answers (Gerunds or use of like/would like/want), is MANDATORY. Write in
full and complete answers. This is an INDIVIDUAL WORK. Check spelling and grammar BEFORE you deliver.

1. What are some of the challenges Chris Gardner faced when trying to sell his bone density scanners? (5 points)
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2. What were three financial decisions that Chris made during the Pursuit of Happiness? Describe the consequences that
resulted from those decisions. (6 points)

Decision Consequence

3. Explain these three parts of Chris’ life as he describes them. Mention facts from the movie: (9 points)

“Running”:
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Facultad de Humanidades y Educación
Departamento de Idiomas

“Paying taxes”:
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“Happiness”:
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4. Imagine you are Chris Gardner and you have to go to the interview but you are covered in paint. Would you go? Why
or why not? What did this show about Chris’s spirit? (5 points)

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5. At the end of the film we learn that Chris became a multimillion and successful stockbroker. In your opinion what
made Chris the happiest? (5 points)

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6. What feelings do you share with any of the characters in the movie? (5 points)

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7. What can you learn from Chris’ story? Give 2 examples of things you can do in your life to reach your own goals. (6
points)

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