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Sports Films and the Portrayal of Gender: Breaking Stereotypes

Description: This quiz explores the portrayal of gender in sports films and how they challenge traditional stereotypes.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which sports film features a female protagonist who overcomes societal barriers to pursue her passion for soccer?

  1. Bend It Like Beckham

  2. Million Dollar Baby

  3. The Blind Side

  4. Remember the Titans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bend It Like Beckham is a 2002 British sports comedy-drama film that follows the story of Jesminder "Jess" Bhamra, a young Indian woman who defies cultural expectations to pursue her passion for soccer.

In the film "Million Dollar Baby", what is the name of the female boxer who trains under Clint Eastwood's character?

  1. Maggie Fitzgerald

  2. Hilary Swank

  3. Frankie Dunn

  4. Eddie Dupris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maggie Fitzgerald is the name of the female boxer played by Hilary Swank in the 2004 sports drama film Million Dollar Baby.

In the Indian sports drama "Chak De! India", what is the name of the former hockey player who is appointed as the coach of the Indian women's hockey team?

  1. Kabir Khan

  2. Shah Rukh Khan

  3. Preity Zinta

  4. Vidya Balan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabir Khan is the name of the former hockey player played by Shah Rukh Khan in the 2007 Indian sports drama Chak De! India.

Which sports film features a female protagonist who overcomes personal and societal challenges to become a successful tennis player?

  1. King Richard

  2. Battle of the Sexes

  3. The Karate Kid

  4. Rocky


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Battle of the Sexes is a 2017 biographical sports drama film that tells the story of the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.

In the film "Remember the Titans", what is the name of the African-American football coach who leads a racially integrated high school team to success?

  1. Herman Boone

  2. Denzel Washington

  3. Will Patton

  4. Ryan Hurst


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Herman Boone is the name of the African-American football coach played by Denzel Washington in the 2000 sports drama film Remember the Titans.

Which sports film features a female protagonist who breaks gender barriers to become a successful race car driver?

  1. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

  2. Rush

  3. Ford v Ferrari

  4. Driven


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Driven is a 2001 sports drama film that follows the story of Jimmy Bly, a young race car driver who is mentored by Joe Tanto, a veteran driver.

In the film "The Blind Side", what is the name of the African-American teenager who is taken in by a wealthy family and becomes a successful football player?

  1. Michael Oher

  2. Sandra Bullock

  3. Tim McGraw

  4. Quinton Aaron


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Oher is the name of the African-American teenager played by Quinton Aaron in the 2009 sports drama film The Blind Side.

Which sports film features a female protagonist who fights for gender equality in the world of cricket?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Dangal

  3. Chak De! India

  4. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagaan is a 2001 Indian sports drama film that tells the story of a group of villagers who challenge the British Raj to a cricket match in order to avoid paying taxes.

In the film "Dangal", what is the name of the former wrestler who trains his daughters to become successful wrestlers?

  1. Mahavir Singh Phogat

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Sakshi Tanwar

  4. Fatima Sana Shaikh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahavir Singh Phogat is the name of the former wrestler played by Aamir Khan in the 2016 Indian biographical sports drama film Dangal.

Which sports film features a female protagonist who overcomes societal expectations to become a successful boxer?

  1. Million Dollar Baby

  2. Rocky

  3. The Fighter

  4. Creed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Million Dollar Baby is a 2004 American sports drama film that tells the story of Maggie Fitzgerald, a waitress who becomes a boxer.

In the film "Rocky", what is the name of the Italian-American boxer who fights against Apollo Creed for the heavyweight championship?

  1. Rocky Balboa

  2. Sylvester Stallone

  3. Talia Shire

  4. Burt Young


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rocky Balboa is the name of the Italian-American boxer played by Sylvester Stallone in the 1976 sports drama film Rocky.

Which sports film features a female protagonist who breaks gender barriers to become a successful soccer coach?

  1. Bend It Like Beckham

  2. She's the Man

  3. The Cutting Edge

  4. Bring It On


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bend It Like Beckham is a 2002 British sports comedy-drama film that follows the story of Jesminder "Jess" Bhamra, a young Indian woman who defies cultural expectations to pursue her passion for soccer.

In the film "She's the Man", what is the name of the female protagonist who disguises herself as her brother to join the school's soccer team?

  1. Viola Hastings

  2. Amanda Bynes

  3. Channing Tatum

  4. Laura Ramsey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Viola Hastings is the name of the female protagonist played by Amanda Bynes in the 2000 teen comedy film She's the Man.

Which sports film features a female protagonist who overcomes personal and societal challenges to become a successful figure skater?

  1. The Cutting Edge

  2. Ice Princess

  3. Blades of Glory

  4. Go Figure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cutting Edge is a 1992 American romantic comedy-drama sports film that tells the story of Kate Moseley, a figure skater who teams up with Doug Dorsey, a former hockey player, to compete in the Olympics.

In the film "Bring It On", what is the name of the cheerleading squad that is determined to win the national championship?

  1. The Toros

  2. The Clovers

  3. The Jets

  4. The Sharks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Toros are the cheerleading squad led by Torrance Shipman (Kirsten Dunst) in the 2000 cheerleading comedy film Bring It On.

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