The Pursuit of Happyness Questions
Basketball Scene:
1. Where does Chris tell his son they will go after playing basketball?
Go sell a bone density scanner.
2. How does Chris respond to his son when Christopher says he is going pro?
Tells him that he won't be that good since he wasn't that good, and he shouldn't try and be a pro and waste his time.
3. What does Christopher do to the basketball after hearing this from his father?
Puts it back in the bag.
4. What advice does Chris give to his son?
Don't let anyone tell you what you can't do. You can do anything you want if you try your hardest.
5. Why do you think Chris changes his mind and tells his son different advice? Is the advice more for Chris or his son?
He changes his mind because he realizes what he is doing right now is the opposite of what he said.
Subway Scene:
1. Why is Chris and his son thrown out of the Hotel?
They cannot pay the rent because the government has taken their money because they haven't paid their taxes.
2. Where do Chris and his son sleep?
In the bathroom
3. What does Chris tell his son they are doing?
They are travelling back in time and they are cavemen and have to go in to the cave to stay warm.
4. Why is this scene so heartwrenching? Do you believe this was Chris's dream?
He was doing better and now he has seemed to hit rock bottom. He wanted to be successful and be able to take care of son.
General Questions: (A Detailed Paragraph for Each Question) In your opinion,
What is Chris's worst experience?
I think Chris's worst ex
Chris has become successful and rich in the end, Do you think he has pursued happiness now? Now that you think about it, What does happiness truly mean?
How would you describe Chris's Personality?
What is the Message of this Story?
1. Where does Chris tell his son they will go after playing basketball?
Go sell a bone density scanner.
2. How does Chris respond to his son when Christopher says he is going pro?
Tells him that he won't be that good since he wasn't that good, and he shouldn't try and be a pro and waste his time.
3. What does Christopher do to the basketball after hearing this from his father?
Puts it back in the bag.
4. What advice does Chris give to his son?
Don't let anyone tell you what you can't do. You can do anything you want if you try your hardest.
5. Why do you think Chris changes his mind and tells his son different advice? Is the advice more for Chris or his son?
He changes his mind because he realizes what he is doing right now is the opposite of what he said.
Subway Scene:
1. Why is Chris and his son thrown out of the Hotel?
They cannot pay the rent because the government has taken their money because they haven't paid their taxes.
2. Where do Chris and his son sleep?
In the bathroom
3. What does Chris tell his son they are doing?
They are travelling back in time and they are cavemen and have to go in to the cave to stay warm.
4. Why is this scene so heartwrenching? Do you believe this was Chris's dream?
He was doing better and now he has seemed to hit rock bottom. He wanted to be successful and be able to take care of son.
General Questions: (A Detailed Paragraph for Each Question) In your opinion,
What is Chris's worst experience?
I think Chris's worst ex
Chris has become successful and rich in the end, Do you think he has pursued happiness now? Now that you think about it, What does happiness truly mean?
How would you describe Chris's Personality?
What is the Message of this Story?