STAPS Bend It Like Beckham Discussion Questions

Bend It Like Beckham Discussion Questions:

The Questions will likewise be a part of your Midterm Exam!

Trivia

1. What clothing item does Paula (Jules’ mom) try to get Jules to buy at the beginning of the film?
2. Why was Pinki's wedding originally cancelled?
3. Where do Jess and Joe kiss for the first time?
4. What is Tony’s secret?
5. What game is Joe playing at the end of the movie?
6. What does Jules mother give her in the end?
7. What does Jess’ father do for a living?
8. What sport did Jess’ father play?
9. What is the religion of Jess’ family?
10. What is particular about the match between Pinki and her husband?

Descriptive questions:

11. Describe the following characters from the movie:

1. Jess
2. Jules
3. Joe
4. Jess’ mother
5. Jess’ father
6. Jules’ mother
7. Jules’ father
8. Jess’ sister, Pinki
9. Tony

12. Why does Jess refuse to play soccer in shorts? Describe the incident!
13. How does Joe get Jess to stop being ashamed of her knee?
14. Describe the relationship Joe has with his father.
15. Describe ways in which the following relationships evolve:

1. Jess and Jules
2. Jess and her family
3. Jules and her family
4. Joe and his father

16. Why does Jess’ father let her leave the wedding and go play?
17. Prejudice seems to play an important role in the movie. Describe some of the ways in which it is played out!
18. Which part of the United States did the talent scout come from? What does he offer the two girls? Why do Jess’ parents finally agree to let her go?