1 When demonstrating how to glue up the poster, what does Antonio’s coworker advise him to do? Flatten out the lumps and creases Wait a minute in between his 2nd and 3rd coats of glue Ask for a stranger’s opinion on the poster Wait for two minutes after he’s posted the poster to ensure it is pasted properly 2 What's the brand of Antonio’s bike? Abici Fides De Rosa Emilio Bozzi 3 The poor receive haircuts and lunch under the condition that _______ They convert their friends and neighbors to the church Trick question, there aren't any conditions They attend a mandatory sermon They do volunteer work 4 Why does Maria feel obliged to pay the seer 50 lira? Antonio pressures her Maria borrowed some money from her The seer predicted that Antonio would get a job The seer is very poor and Maria takes pity on her 5 Which of these images of Bicycle Thieves does NOT illustrate systemic poverty and the harsh economics conditions in postwar Italy? The desperate, unemployed crowd at the beginning of the film The stacked tower of sheets The river where the young child nearly drowns The dozen bikes hanging up in the pawn shop 6 Who plays Antonio? Vittorio De Sica Marcello Mastroianni Lamberto Maggiorani Enzo Staiola 7 Where do Antonio, Bruno, Baiocco, and their friends first search for Antonio’s bicycle? Near the lake The outskirts of Rome Piazza Vittorio Porta Portese 8 How does Bruno respond to his father slapping him? He tells Antonio “I hate you!” He becomes stoic and refuses to speak to Antonio He runs back home He’s clearly upset and physically distances himself from Antonio 9 What is the name of Antonio’s wife? Carmela Connie Julia Maria 10 What is the opening image of Bicycle Thieves? A montage of people riding their bikes throughout Rome A large crowd of unemployed men exiting a bus A poster of Rita Hayworth A closeup of Antonio 11 What does Antonio say in response to his newfound carelessness about the theft of his bike? “That job was going to get me nowhere anyway.” “Why kill myself worrying when I’ll end up just as dead anyway?” “Life is cruel, but we all move on anyway.” “Forget it, that bike means nothing to me.” 12 How does Baiocco respond to a worried Maria? He asserts that they will find the bike He exclaims, “Women whine too much!” He rolls his eyes and ignores her He walks away and lets Antonio privately console her 13 How many people do we see involved in the theft of Antonio’s bike? 4 2 3 1 14 How does Bruno reveal a lack of etiquette at the restaurant? He burps several times He talks too loudly He puts his elbows on the table He eats his food with his hands 15 Why is Antonio worried that the drowning boy is Bruno? Bruno doesn’t know how to swim A stranger gives the description of the boy to Antonio Antonio has lost track of Bruno’s whereabouts Antonio and Bruno were swimming together, but Antonio left Bruno in the water to look for the old man 16 What best describes the police officer’s attitude toward Antonio when he files the complaint? Helpful Dismissive Eager Understanding 17 When do we last see Maria in the film? When she loses sight of Bruno and Antonio during the rain storm When she says Antonio looks like a cop and wishes him luck on his first day of work When she approaches Antonio after finding out about the theft When she offers the family’s sheets at the pawn shop 18 When trying to run for the shelter during the rain, what does Antonio NOT notice? Baiocco, with Antonio’s bicycle in hand Maria calling out for him Bruno falling down The thief riding his bicycle 19 Other than the rain, Antonio and Bruno’s driver expresses a distaste for ________ Markets Movies The police Unemployment rates 20 What does the bike NOT symbolize? Employment Social mobility Anxiety Hope 21 What does the church provide to the poor during their service? Shelter Free haircuts and lunch Opportunities for short-term work Free clothes 22 What is Antonio’s job? Picking up trash Gluing up posters over the city Retail assistant at a clothing store Gas station attendant 23 Where is Antonio the first time we see him? A few feet away from the crowd of unemployed men seeking work Saying goodbye to Maria as he leaves for work for the day Riding his bike to the employment office In the crowd of unemployed men seeking work 24 How is Antonio able to repossess his bike from the pawn shop (at the beginning of the film)? Maria sells their sofa Antonio bribes the pawn shop employee Trick question, he is never able to repossess his bike He and Maria sell their sheets 25 How does Antonio attempt to cheer Bruno up? He plays a game of football with him He offers Bruno pizza for lunch He buys Bruno a new toy They go to a carnival
