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The Muppet Movie "The Muppet Movie" (1979) Worksheet Mr. Oncay's Drama Class - Puppetry Unit § Be sure to answer the longer questions while you are watching the movie. Do your best to circle the correct answers to the multiple-choice questions as you watch the movie. Some of them are tricky! You can only work with an elbow partner (only one other person–the person sitting next to you) or by yourself. 1. Who was Arnie? a. the agent b. the alligator c. the balloon salesperson d. the sailor 2. What was Kermit's first mode of transportation? a. a car b. a train c. a bus d. a bicycle 3. Who does Kermit meet first on his way to Hollywood? a. Miss Piggy b. Gonzo c. Fozzie d. Big Bird 4. Doc Hopper says Kermit can earn $500 how often? a. every day b. every year c. every week d. every month 5. Why did Doc Hopper chase Kermit and Fozzie almost to Hollywood? a. to hire him as a spokesfrog for fried frog's legs b. to use Kermit in a frog-jumping contest c. to tease him d. to honor him with an award 6. What patriotic song did Fozzie sing? a. God Bless America b. America, the Beautiful c. My Country 'Tis of Thee d. The Star Spangled Banner 7. Where did Fozzie get his Studebaker? a. He found it in the junkyard b. He bought it for $11.95 c. He borrowed it from his mom d. His uncle left it to him 8. Where did Kermit and Fozzie first meet Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem? a. at a church b. at El Sleezo Cafe c. at World Wide Studios d. at Kermit's swamp 9. What song did Miss Piggy sing after she was crowned Miss Bogen County? a. Movin' Right Along b. The Rainbow Connection c. I Hope That Something Better Comes Along d. Never Before, Never Again 10. What is Gonzo's occupation when he is first seen in the movie? a. An underwater basket weaver b. A plumber c. A cannon-ball catcher d. A "Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits" worker 11. Professor Krassman told Kermit his machine would put enough voltage into his brain to light up what city? a. Atlanta b. Las Vegas c. Kansas City d. Cincinnati 12. Complete the following quote: "Life's like a movie..." a. "go home!" b. "keep wishing." c. "believe in yourself." d. "write your own ending." 13. Who becomes gigantic after taking the insta-grow pills? a. Kermit b. Animal c. Dr. Teeth d. Miss Piggy 14. What is Scooter selling at the beginning of the film? a. Fresh organic popcorn b. T-shirts c. 3-D glasses d. Soft drinks 15. Who was in charge of running the film projector during the screening of The Muppet Movie? a. Animal b. Kermit c. Sam the Eagle d. The Swedish Chef 16. How many puppeteers were used for the final climactic scene to help operate nearly every Muppet ever made? (guess) a. 160 b. 220 c. 120 d. 260 17. When was this movie released ("The Muppet Movie") released? a. 1941 b. 1985 c. 1979 d. 1996 18. Describe some of the tricks that puppeteers used to express emotion (at least three). a. b. c. 19. Describe some of the ways that puppeteers used objects to hide themselves so that their puppets would seem to come to life. As we have studied when it comes to making a dramatic script... Give ONE complete sentence to answer each of these questions. Beginning 20. What is the main character's problem (or dilemma) that needs a solution? 21. What is the character's plan to solve his/her problem? Middle 22. When does the action start building up? 23. What is the most exciting moment of the story (when we find out if things will be good or bad for the main character)? End 24. What is the resolution of the main character's dilemma? .
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