Newsies Strike Movie Guide
Newsies Movie Guide
Special Education Viewing Guide • Chronological Questions 1 – 10
Part 1: The Newsboys
Questions 1 – 3
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Who to Watch For (Character Clues):
Jack Kelly: Leader of the Manhattan newsboys; dreams of Santa Fe.
David & Les: New newsie brothers who join to help support their family.
Crutchie: Jack's caring best friend who walks using a wooden crutch.
Joseph Pulitzer: Wealthy publisher who runs The World newspaper.
Question 1 • Scene: "Carrying the Banner" Beginning of Film
What job do Jack Kelly and his friends do every morning to earn money?
A They sell newspapers on the busy streets of New York City
B They build skyscrapers and work on railroad tracks
C They drive horse carriages for wealthy families
Question 2 • Scene: "Santa Fe" Jack's Dream
What is Jack Kelly's big dream for his life and future?
A To buy a huge mansion in New York City
B To leave New York and live out West in Santa Fe
C To become the chief police officer of Manhattan
Question 3 • Scene: Pulitzer's Office The Price Hike
Why does newspaper owner Joseph Pulitzer raise the price of papers for the newsies?
A To make more money and higher profits for his company
B To help the newsboys buy new warm coats and shoes
C Because newspapers became illegal to sell on city streets
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Newsies Movie Guide
Part 2: The Strike & Standing Together
Questions 4 – 7
Middle of Film
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Tip: Watch how the boys work as a team!
Question 4 • Scene: The Distribution Gate The Union
How do the newsies react when they find out newspapers will cost 10 cents more?
A They pay the extra money without saying anything
B They form a union and refuse to sell papers until the price drops
C They throw all the newspapers into the ocean and stop reading
Question 5 • Scene: "The World Will Know" Speech Writing
Who helps Jack organize the strike by using smart words and writing speeches?
A David Jacobs, the educated newsie who knows about rights
B Warden Snyder, the head of the Refuge
C Mr. Wiesel, the gatekeeper who distributes the papers
Question 6 • Scene: The Fight & The Refuge Hard Times
What happens to Jack's friend Crutchie during the fight with the strikebreakers?
A He is captured by Snyder and taken away to the Refuge
B He gets on a train and moves peacefully to Santa Fe
C He is hired as a private reporter for Mr. Pulitzer
Question 7 • Scene: The Brooklyn Bridge Newsies Unite
Who marches across the bridge with his newsboy crew to back up the strike?
A Spot Conlon, the tough leader of the Brooklyn newsies
B The governor of New York, Theodore Roosevelt
C A squad of police officers sent to help Pulitzer
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Newsies Movie Guide
Part 3: The Climax, Victory & Reflection
Questions 8 – 10
Movie Conclusion
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Final Section • How the Strike Ends
Question 8 • Scene: The Cellar Printing Press The Newsies Banner
How do the newsies get their message out to all the child workers in New York City?
A They secretly print their own paper called The Newsies Banner
B They send telegraph messages to the White House
C They paint billboards on top of the Brooklyn Bridge
Question 9 • Scene: Meeting with Pulitzer The Agreement
What fair agreement does Pulitzer finally make with Jack and the newsies?
A He buys back all unsold papers so newsboys do not lose money
B He closes down his newspaper company forever
C He orders the boys to work with no pay on weekends
Question 10 • Scene: The Movie Finale Jack's Choice
What big choice does Jack Kelly make at the very end of the movie?
A He moves away alone to Santa Fe and leaves his friends
B He stays in New York City because his real family is with his friends
C He becomes the new warden of the Refuge
Newsies Big Idea Reflection (Sentence Starter):
Finish the sentence below using your own words or ideas from the film:
When people unite and stand up together for what is fair, they can
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