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What was Jimmy's boxing name?
Bulldog of Bergen
Balboa
Southpaw
Jersey Shore
What was Jimmy's weakness in boxing?
his left side was not strong
his right side was not strong
he was partially blind in one eye
he had heavy feet
When James Braddock gets home from the first fight of the movie, he lays his money on the dresser. Time fast forwards and most of his belongings are gone because he had to sell them. What item is NOT one that is shown?
Pocket knife
Wedding picture
Boxing gloves
Fake tooth
When little Rosie is hungry and wants a second piece of bologna, Braddock gives his daughter his piece, telling Rosie that he had a dream the night before in which he was eating at what restaurant?
The Ritz
Waldorf Astoria
Top of the Tower
Cattleman's
What does young Jay steal from the butcher's?
salami
pastrami
bologna
ham
After Braddock breaks his right hand in a fight, what does he cover the cast with so it won't get noticed down at the docks?
black shoe polish
black paint
a black wrap
hides it with a long sleeve jacket and gloves
Braddock meets a new guy named Mike Wilson at the docks and they go to a bar after their shift. What does Braddock tell Mike he used to own in New York City, that he thought would be "gold for the grandkiddies"?
taxi company
big stocks
restaurant
department store
Which of the Braddock children starts to catch a cold, after the Braddocks' heat and electricity is turned off?
Howard
Jay
Rose
all of them
Mae sends the kids away. To what relative does she send the boys?
her father
her sister
her aunt
her brother
Braddock wants to pay the heat and electric bills to get the kids back. He gets help from the relief fund of New Jersey but it isn't enough. Who does he then ask for help?
Mae's parents
The boxing commission
The Wilson's
His employer at the docks
Why does the boxing commission let Braddock fight another fight?
They feel sorry for him.
The person who is supposed to fight dropped out at the last minute.
They don't know about it.
They want to make a fool of him.
During the beginning of the movie, Braddock broke his hand, but that wasn't the only thing that gets broken. What else does Braddock break in the movie?
Ribs
Nose
Finger
Foot
Where does Sarah Wilson say her husband, Mike, has been spending his nights at, after he got fired?
Hooverville
Centralville
Parkville
Homeville
This one and only fight is supposed to be his last, but he KO's his opponent in three rounds, and goes on to win two more fights, putting himself in the championship fight against Max Baer. How many people does the movie say Baer has killed in the ring?
Every opponent
None
Two
Ten
While Mae and Jimmy are enjoying a nice dinner with the Gould's, Max Baer shows up and decides to run his mouth a little. Who is it that throws a glass of wine in Baer's face?
Braddock
Gould's wife
Joe Gould
Mae
Jimmy Braddock finally gets his own robe after having to borrow somebody else's for the longest time. What is on the back of his robe, besides his name of course.
Gold star
Tiger
Boxing gloves
Bulldog
The championship fight goes through all the rounds with no knockouts, so the vote goes to the judges to decide who will win. So, who does end up being the world heavyweight champion?
John Henry Lewis
Corn Griffin
James J. Braddock
Max Baer
What were the names of Jim's children ?
Jim, Jason and Roxie
Jim, Howard and Lucy
Howard, Jay and Rosemary
Mary, Jake, Jim and Rose
In which time does the story takes place ?
1930s
1960s
18902
1940s
Where did Jim worked when he wasn't boxing ?
Down at the docks
He was a garbage man
In a gym, training other people
In the library
In real life, Jim served honorably in the Vietnam War ?
True
False
Who says "You're far too pretty to be a widow" ?
Father Rorick
Joe Gould
Mike Wilson
Max Baer
What happens when James’ son Jake steals a salami from the butcher?
They send Jake away to Delaware because they cannot afford to feed him.
James and Jake return the salami to the butcher.
The family has a feast and has a huge salami dinner.
James beats his son but they keep the salami.
Who is the president of the United States in 1933?
Howard Taft
Calvin Coolidge
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Delanor Roosevelt
When James’ family does not have enough money to pay the electric bill, how do they stay warm?
They drink lots of hot water.
They steal electricity from the next door neighbor.
They rip off wooden slats from a nearby fence to burn in the stove and huddle together.
They cover themselves in lots of blankets and wear socks on their hands as mittens.
Who does Joe get James a fight with on short notice for $250?
John “Corn” Griffen
Rocky Marciano
Joe Louis
Cassius Clay
What did Mike Wilson (James’ friend and fellow dock worker) do before the Depression hit?
He was a ring announcer.
He was a stock broker.
He was a boxing trainer.
He was a union representative.
What famed New York Arena does James fight most of his fights in?
Madison Square Garden
Maple Leaf Gardens
Boston Gardens
Yankee Stadium
How does James Braddock win the heavy weight championship?
Knockout
Unanimous Decision
Disqualification
Forfeit
Who did James Braddock go on to eventually lose his heavy weight title to?
Rocky Marciano
Joe Louis
Jake LaMotta
Max Schmeling
The night of James’ comeback fight, his stomach was grumbling and he was about to enter the ring without eating. Joe gets him a bowl of food, but without a spoon. What was he eating?
Dog Food
Spam
Corned Beef Hash
Rice and Peas
What is “Hooverville?”
A suburb of New York.
A shanty town made up of shacks and hovels.
The capital city of Illinois.
The top floor of the Ritz Carleton Grand Hotel.
How does Mike die?
He was killed by police during a riot in Hooverville.
He was shot for protecting his belongings.
He owed money to a bookie and couldn't pay his debts.
His health failed him as a result of the depression.
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