Millions - Comprehension Questions

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How do you think Damian is perceived by his teacher and other students at his school?

I think Damian is perceived by the teacher and his classmates as different because he talked about saints whereas the others kids were talking about soccer players.

Damian is a quiet kid and people are confused by his interests because others have very different interests.Sams Group

Describe Anthony. What do we know about him so far? What is Damian’s relationship with his brother like?

Anthony is smart and selfish and can be mean at times. He helps Damian through his mothers death.

What is Anthony and Damian’s father like?

He is under a lot of pressure because he has to be there for his for his kids after his wife's death also he sometimes mistreats his children.

How do you think their mother’s death has affected their family life?

It makes their father upset whenever he hears anything about his wife so he so he changes the subject.

Anthony always tells people that his mother is dead. Why does he do this? Why do people react to this news the way they do? Is it fair for Anthony to use the fact that his mother is dead in this way? Explain your answer.

Anthony and Damien tell people that their mother is dead because they expect to get money or food out of it as sympathy from random people.

He tells people ‘my mother is dead’ to get food

and things from people.And why does people

react to that? Well because they feel

emotional and sad that their mother is dead, and

that no one is able to

look after them except for their father. No i

don't think it’s a good idea

to use the word that his mother is dead, that

wouldn’t please his mother or his father.

no it's not fair because Anthony is trying to get sympathy and pity from the people. Strangers are giving them free stuff because it is an awarked and they don't want to up set the kids

In what ways are Anthony and Damian similar? How are they different?

they both want to spenod there money

They both miss their mother and Anthony uses it as an excuse so he can get free things. They are very different because Anthony has a fixation on the money whilst Damain is kind with it and wants to give it to people who need it.

they both want to do something with the money. They both miss their mother. Anthony is more head strong and down on earth. Damian is more a less free spirited, in the clouds and believes that there is no bad

Describe Damian’s values. How do they differ from Anthony’s?

Damien is a spiritual person who likes to help people and being a good person. While Anthony wants to use the money to become popular at school and wants to keep it for himself.

Damian is more relise and free spirited but Anthony is more head strong and down on earth

If you were in Damian and Anthony’s position what would you do with the money? Would you spend it or turn it in? Explain your reasons.

How would you ensure that no one found out about the money if you decided to spend it?

What effect does the money have on the various characters in the movie that come in contact with it? Is money really the root of all evil? Why/why not? Why are some people so obsessed with accumulating material possessions? What message do you think the author of the story is trying to teach his readers?

What do you think would have happened in the story if Anthony and Damian told Mr James and their father the truth instead of telling the lie about the Mormons?

They would force them to turn in the money and the robber would not have been found.

The character of Dorothy is introduced in this section of the movie. What part do you think she will play in the remainder of the story?

The character Dorothy is a main character because she is a potential love interest and Damien seems to think she's a nice person.

Describe Dorothy. What effect does she have on the boys’ father? Why would it be hard for her coming into this family? Why does Damian like her so much? Why does Anthony resent her?

Dorothy is a happy person that gives a good impact on the boys. Anthony doesn't like her because he doesn't want a replacement for his mother.

Describe the boys’ father. How does he treat the boys? Is he a good father? Use evidence from the story to back up your ideas. Are you surprised when he decides to keep the money? Why/why not?

He is lonely and needs help taking care of the kids.He is a little strict but most parents are strict.Hes a good father because he take care of them properly

What do you think Damian’s experience with the money has taught him? How does his character develop and change throughout the novel. Do you agree with what he does with the money? Why/why not? How does this experience help him come to terms with his mother’s death?

FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES

Work singly, in pairs or small groups.

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Make intelligent decisions about the parts of the movie you choose to use for your questions.

You have 4 hours to complete at least 2 of these tasks.

Design a promotional poster for the movie, to be displayed in your classroom. Your poster should encourage others to watch the movie. Combine both verbal and visual features to convey your message. Make sure you match the poster to one or more of the main themes in the movie: money, greed, innocence, philanthropy (definition), loss, grief, love, family, religion, good vs evil, right vs wrong, corruption.