Overview and Plot Summary (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Who directed 'On the Waterfront'?
Who directed 'On the Waterfront'?
Elia Kazan
Where is 'On the Waterfront' set?
Where is 'On the Waterfront' set?
Docks of Hoboken, New Jersey
What was Terry Malloy's profession before becoming an errand boy?
What was Terry Malloy's profession before becoming an errand boy?
Boxer
What did Terry believe would happen to Joey Doyle when he lured him to the rooftop?
What did Terry believe would happen to Joey Doyle when he lured him to the rooftop?
He would be roughed up a little
What is Charlie Malloy's role in Johnny Friendly's organisation?
What is Charlie Malloy's role in Johnny Friendly's organisation?
Right-hand man and accountant
What is Edie Doyle's background?
What is Edie Doyle's background?
Catholic teacher trainee
What do Terry's pigeons symbolise in the film?
What do Terry's pigeons symbolise in the film?
Innocence and freedom
In the cab scene, what does Terry reveal Charlie made him do?
In the cab scene, what does Terry reveal Charlie made him do?
Throw an important fight
How is Kayo Dugan murdered?
How is Kayo Dugan murdered?
Crate of Irish whiskey dropped on him
How does Father Barry describe Kayo Dugan's death in his speech?
How does Father Barry describe Kayo Dugan's death in his speech?
A crucifixion
How does Charlie Malloy die?
How does Charlie Malloy die?
Murdered, hung by a hook
What does Tommy do to show the community has turned against Terry?
What does Tommy do to show the community has turned against Terry?
Kills all Terry's pigeons
What do the longshoremen do at the film's end?
What do the longshoremen do at the film's end?
Follow Terry into work hangar