Tuesday, May 15, 2012

WEST SIDE STORY




Directions: Copy the questions on a sheet of notebook paper. Answer questions in complete sentences using the link provided. These questions are also based on our discussion and viewing yesterday. You must turn in your work to receive credit for today.

WEST SIDE STORY   (click on link to the left)

1. Who composed the music for West Side Story?
2. Who wrote the lyrics?
3. Who choreographed the musical?
4. What are the names of the two gangs?
5. Who are the leaders of the two gangs?
6. What work by Shakespeare inspired this musical?
7. When and where does West Side Story take place?
8. From where did the Sharks come?
9. Why did the Jets hate the Sharks?
10. What kind of person is Lt. Shrank?
11. What gang is snapping their fingers in the opening?
12. What does snapping their fingers show?
13. What is a juvenile delinquent?
14. Why do people start gangs?
15. Why do people join gangs?
16. Who stopped the fight in the schoolyard?
17. What is a war council?
18. What is the overture?
19. What do you hear in this instrumental introduction?
20. Why did Maria (Bernardo's sister) come to the United States?


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