Characters (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Which actor portrays Terry Malloy in the film?
Which actor portrays Terry Malloy in the film?
Marlon Brando
What physical behaviours show Terry's inner turmoil at the film's start?
What physical behaviours show Terry's inner turmoil at the film's start?
Looking away & fidgeting nervously
What does Terry wear during his final confrontation on the docks?
What does Terry wear during his final confrontation on the docks?
Joey Doyle's jacket
What does Terry's 'coulda been a contender' quote reveal?
What does Terry's 'coulda been a contender' quote reveal?
Regret & unfulfilled potential
Which actress portrays Edie Doyle in the film?
Which actress portrays Edie Doyle in the film?
Eva Marie Saint
What role does Edie serve for Terry in the film?
What role does Edie serve for Terry in the film?
His pathway to redemption
What does Edie's 'Shouldn't everybody care about everybody else?' reveal?
What does Edie's 'Shouldn't everybody care about everybody else?' reveal?
Her idealism & moral clarity
Which actor plays Father Barry in the film?
Which actor plays Father Barry in the film?
Karl Malden
What does Father Barry's increased cigarette smoking symbolise?
What does Father Barry's increased cigarette smoking symbolise?
His 'thickening skin' for the fight
Where does Father Barry deliver his famous sermon over Dugan's body?
Where does Father Barry deliver his famous sermon over Dugan's body?
On the docks
How does Johnny Friendly maintain power on the waterfront?
How does Johnny Friendly maintain power on the waterfront?
Fear, intimidation & elimination
What triggers Johnny Friendly's dramatic downfall?
What triggers Johnny Friendly's dramatic downfall?
Terry's testimony to the Commission
What does Charley admit he did with Terry's boxing career?
What does Charley admit he did with Terry's boxing career?
Kept Terry for himself