Free Christmas Movie Quiz for The Grinch (PG - 2018) 35 Self-Grading Multiple Choice Questions

This simple, yet cost effective, multiple choice quiz is meant to supplement the viewing of the movie The Grinch in the classroom. The questions are in chronological order and evenly spaced throughout the movie. Although multiple choice questions do not always allow for in-depth thinking and analysis, teachers can optionally use the included 15 debriefing discussion prompts to engage students in discussion and critical thinking after completing the quiz and watching the movie.

Note: This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of the film here on IMDb.

This product includes a .zip file with the following files:

• .pdf with a Link to the Google Forms Self-Grading Quiz
• printable student version (5 pages, two columns)
• printable answer key w/ 15 discussion prompts (7 pages, two columns)
• Note the printable versions have an editable .docx and a pdf version

How Will the Quiz Challenge Students?

• Encourage a nuanced understanding of the themes and characters in "The Grinch," focusing on transformation and community.
• Examine the relationship between materialism and happiness as depicted in the movie.
• Investigate the role of empathy and understanding in personal growth and character development.
• Explore the dynamics of community inclusion and the impact of loneliness, particularly during festive seasons.
• Challenge students to consider the effects of personal actions and the power of forgiveness in healing relationships.
• Evaluate the significance of personal transformation through reflection on past behaviors and the influence of kindness.
• Explore the true spirit of Christmas and how it contrasts with materialistic views.

How Will the Debriefing Discussion Prompts Challenge Students?

• Engage in discussions about the influence of community on personal growth and the importance of being part of a supportive group.
• Discuss the power of forgiveness and healing, sharing personal experiences that parallel those in "The Grinch."
• Examine personal definitions of happiness and how they compare to the themes presented in the movie.
• Explore the transformation of the Grinch's character and relate it to personal stories of change and growth.
• Reflect on the impact of kindness and empathy in personal relationships and community bonding.
• Connect personal experiences with the themes of loneliness and the importance of community during festive times.
• Encourage students to critically analyze and discuss whether certain quiz questions could have multiple correct answers based on their interpretation of the movie.
• Facilitate conversations on the broader themes of the movie, such as materialism vs. joy, and their relevance in contemporary society.
• Explore personal experiences and reflections on actions that led to significant changes in behavior and attitudes.
• Discuss the life lessons taken from the film and how they might influence future actions and decisions.

Tips to Share the Google Form Quiz with Students:

1. Open the Google Form quiz after you make a copy of it on your own Google Drive.
2. Change the title of the quiz to meet your filename structure (or at least remove the "Copy of")
3. Click on the 'Send' button located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
4. You'll see three options for sharing: via Email, via Link, or via Embed HTML.
5. Via Email: Enter the email addresses of your students, add a message if you like, and click 'Send'.
6. Via Link: Click on the link icon, and a unique URL will be generated. Click 'Copy' and share this link with your students through your preferred method (e.g., classroom website, chat, etc.).
7. Via Embed HTML: If you have a classroom website, you can embed the form directly into a webpage by copying the HTML code provided.
8. Once the form is shared, students can start filling it out. Their responses will be collected in real-time.
9. To view responses, go back to your Google Form and click on the 'Responses' tab at the top of the page.
10. Here, you'll see a summary of responses, individual responses, and an option to download responses into a Google Sheet for more detailed analysis.
11. If you've enabled automatic grading (see below), the grades will also be visible under the 'Individual' section within the 'Responses' tab. You can review each student's answers and grades here.

Tips for turning on Automatic Grading for the Google Forms Self-Grading version of the Quiz:

1. Open the Google Forms Quiz
2. Click on the 'Settings' tab
3. Under the 'Release grades' section, select 'Immediately after each submission'.
4. Optional: You can also enable other 'RESPONDENT SETTINGS' such as:

• 'Missed questions' to show students which questions they got wrong.
• 'Correct answers' to reveal the correct answers to students.
• 'Point values' to show how many points each question is worth.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The default setting is that automatic grading is turned off. This is intentional for teachers who may want to wait until all students have completed the quiz before allowing automatic grading and revealing the correct answers. The answer key is already set up, and each question is worth 1 point. All you need to do is follow the steps above to enable automatic grading.