Opening Scene (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What sound accompanies the black screen at the beginning of the film?
What sound accompanies the black screen at the beginning of the film?
Guitar strumming
What does Conor do with the insults from his parents' argument?
What does Conor do with the insults from his parents' argument?
Uses them as lyrics for a song
What year is displayed on the black screen after the opening?
What year is displayed on the black screen after the opening?
1984
What does the news anchor's voice-over explain?
What does the news anchor's voice-over explain?
Emigration due to Ireland's recession
Why is everyone wearing extra clothes at the kitchen table?
Why is everyone wearing extra clothes at the kitchen table?
To stay warm
What does Brendan say when he enters the room?
What does Brendan say when he enters the room?
'This meeting has been called to order'
Why must Conor change schools?
Why must Conor change schools?
Family can't afford private school fees
What is the name of Conor's new school?
What is the name of Conor's new school?
Synge Street
What is the motto of the Christian Brothers school?
What is the motto of the Christian Brothers school?
Act Manly
What is a dolly shot?
What is a dolly shot?
Camera moving smoothly on wheels/tracks
What lyrics are heard in the fast-paced music during Conor's school entrance?
What lyrics are heard in the fast-paced music during Conor's school entrance?
'Stay clean'
What type of shot shows Brother Baxter watching over the school activities?
What type of shot shows Brother Baxter watching over the school activities?
Low-angle shot