1. What is James Braddock’s life like when the movie begins? [3-5 sentences] 2. How does it change?[3-5 sentences]

3. Besides the Great Depression, what other event led to Braddock’s declining boxing career? [2-3 sentences]

4. What did Braddock do wrong with his money? [2-3 sentences]

5. What does Braddock do to get his kids back and pay the bills? [2-3 sentences]

6. How does working at the docks help Braddock? [2-3 sentences]

7. What does Braddock’s manager do that helps to restart his boxing career? [2-3 sentences]

8. Describe some of the things you see and hear in the movie that you’ve learned throughout the
course of this unit so far. [5-7 sentences]

9. How can Braddock’s fight with Max Baer be compared to life during the Great Depression?
Explain your answer. [5-7 sentences]

10. What type of symbolism did Braddock represent during the Great Depression? Explain your
answer. [5-7 sentences]