DQ3

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Movie Questions

The below responses do not need to be in complete sentences, one word is ok where appropriate.  It is suggested to keep these questions alongside you while viewing the movie and respond as you watch.

1.    Why are the Governor and his group of supporters worried about who will take Senator Foley’s Place?

They have dubious activities and want someone who can be controlled easily

2.    Who recommended Mr. Smith?

The children of the governor

3.    Why do people like the choice of Mr. Smith? Compare this to the candidates in the recent Presidential campaign.

He was a servant of the people and had won public trust

4.    Upon arrival in DC, what does Mr. Smith do?

Smith became the leader of Boy Rangers

5.    What did the press do in regards to changing words from Mr. Smith’s first press conference?

The press called him a bumpkin

6.    Why can’t Mr. Smith respond to the allegations on the Senate floor about his sincerity as a Senator?

Fellow senators could not support him, and almost everyone was against him

7.    How does Mr. Smith react to the press changing his words?

Smith was greatly disappointed by the press

8.    What bill does Mr. Smith want to introduce?

Smith wants to introduce a bill to authorize a federal government loan to buy some land in his home state for a national boys' camp

9.    Why is the location of Mr. Smith’s camp important?

It is the same location identified by the corrupt government officials for building a dam project

10.  Why doesn’t Saunders think Mr. Smith’s bill will be easy to pass?

Because Smith does not have the necessary support in the senate

11.  Why does Susan Payne take Mr. Smith out in the afternoon?

Because they had developed some friendship

12.  How does Payne prevent Mr. Smith from speaking against the deficiency bill?

Payne laid false accusations on Mr. Smith claiming he wants to benefit himself from the bill.

13.  How does Payne’s “group” make Mr. Smith look bad?

Payne and the group produced false evidence showing that Smith already own the specified land

14.  What does Mr. Smith do on the floor of the Senate to be heard?

Smith fainted on the floor and the Senate was convinced he was telling the truth

15.  How does Taylor try to keep the news away from the State?

Taylor authorized both newspapers and radio stations in Smith’s home state not to report what Smith says

16.  How does Saunders get the correct information to the State?

17.  By encouraging Smith to launch a filibuster which could postpone the appropriation bill and seek for evidence

18.  What does Taylor’s group do to the member of the boys’ club?

Taylor’s group attacked the members of the boy’s club in a bid to silence them