AIS Cinema Studies Final Exam 2025-2026

Target Language or Knowledge:

On what television program did The Beatles make their famous American debut in 1964? Which Beatle was known as the “Quiet Beatle”? What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? Who served as an important guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark? In what city did Mother Teresa establish her missionary work? Mother Teresa became widely known for helping which group of people? Temple Grandin is especially known for contributions to which field? Temple Grandin has been an advocate for understanding what condition? Ruth Bader Ginsburg served on which institution? RBG became famous for fighting for what cause? Abraham Lincoln was president during which war? What important document did Lincoln issue in 1863? Mahatma Gandhi became famous for promoting what philosophy? Gandhi helped India gain independence from which country? In October Sky, what inspires Homer Hickam to study rockets? What subject becomes especially important to Homer in the film? Journalist Edward R. Murrow challenged which senator during television broadcasts? The film Good Night, and Good Luck focuses primarily on what profession? Harry Houdini became famous as what type of performer? Houdini often amazed audiences by escaping from what? Marie Curie won Nobel Prizes for work in what scientific field? Marie Curie was the first woman to accomplish what achievement? Mark Twain wrote which famous novel? The pen name “Mark Twain” belonged to whom? Rosa Parks became famous for refusing to do what? Rosa Parks played an important role in which movement? Tora!, Tora!, Tora! focuses on the attack on what location? The attack shown in the film brought the United States into which war? The Man Who Invented Christmas centers on which author? Which famous holiday story does Dickens create in the film? Goodbye Christopher Robin explores the life of which author? Which famous fictional character was inspired by Milne’s son? Dreamchild is connected to which children’s classic? The film Dreamchild reflects on the life and memories of whom? Hidden Figures highlights the work of African American women at which organization? Which academic field is especially important in Hidden Figures? Black Nativity is inspired by the work of which poet? The film Black Nativity retells what biblical story? In Field of Dreams, what appears in the middle of a cornfield? The famous line “If you build it, he will come” refers to what structure? The Miracle Worker tells the story of whom? Anne Sullivan helps Helen Keller learn to do what? A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood centers on whom? Fred Rogers became famous through which children’s television program? Apollo 13 was a mission connected to what field? What famous phrase is associated with Apollo 13? When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit takes place during the rise of whom? The family in the story is forced to do what? Miss Potter tells the story of whom? Beatrix Potter is famous for creating which character? The Tale of Peter Rabbit is known for causing trouble in whose garden? Who created the character Peter Rabbit? The Eagle Huntress follows a girl from which country? What skill does Aisholpan learn? Singin' in the Rain takes place during Hollywood’s transition from what to what? Which song is most associated with the film Singin’ in the Rain? August Rush centers around a gifted young what? The film "August Rush" emphasizes the power of what? Salvador Dalí became famous as what type of artist? Dalí is strongly connected with which artistic movement? Which two films are strongly connected to the Civil Rights Movement? Which film focuses on investigative journalism and television reporting? Which historical figure promoted nonviolent protest? Which two stories are connected to children’s literature? Which film is most closely connected to radioactivity? Which film celebrates mathematics and science at NASA? Which film is most associated with baseball? Which two films focus heavily on music? Which film portrays the challenges faced by a Jewish family fleeing Nazi Germany? Which television host introduced The Beatles to many Americans? Which individual became famous for daring escapes? Which story centers on communication breakthroughs for a deaf-blind student? Which artist became known for dreamlike and unusual paintings? Which movie explores the dangers and triumphs of space travel? Which author created Ebenezer Scrooge?

The Ed Sullivan Show SNL The Tonight Show 60 minutes George Harrison John Lennon Ringo Starr Paul McCartney To explore the Louisiana Territory To explore the Jamestown Compound To explore the Davidian Compound To explore the American Samoa Sacagawea Geronimo Pocahontas Tecumseh Kolkata Bismarc Lansing Olympia The poor and sick The rich and healthy The mentally insane The autistic Animal science Trigonometry Poetry Surrealism Autism Down Syndrome Parkinsons ALS The Supreme Court The Senate The House of Representatives The Red Cross Women’s rights and equality Environmental Activism Animal Rights Indian Independence The Civil War The American Revolution WWI WWII The Emancipation Proclamation The Declaration of Independence The Treaty of Versailles The U.S. Constitution Nonviolent resistance Violent protest Stoicism Idealism Britain France Spain Japan Sputnik Apollo Artemis Mercury Mathematics Science English Language Arts U.S. History Joseph McCarthy Henry Clay Daniel Webster John C. Calhoun Investigative journalism Yellow journalism Animal Science Children's Literature Escape artist Dancer Clown Acrobat Locked restraints Aquariums Vaults Locked safes Radioactivity Biology Animal Science Physics Win a Nobel Prize Win a Academy Award Win a Emmy Win a Grammy The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Peter Rabbit Mein Kampf Uncle Tom's Cabin Samuel Clemens Langston Hughes Beatrix Potter J.K. Rowling Refusing to give up her bus seat Refusing to pay for a bus seat Refusing to Refusing to drive The Civil Rights Movement Women's Suffrage Abolition of Slavery Environmental Activism Pearl Harbor The Pentagon The World Trade Center The U.S. Capitol Building World War II World War I The American Revolution The U.S. Civil War Charles Dickens A.A. Milne Langston Hughes Beatrix Potter A Christmas Carol 'Twas the Night Before Christmas The Gift of the Magi The Nutcracker and the Mouse King A.A. Milne Lewis Carrol Beatrix Potter Charles Dickens Winnie-the-Pooh Tigger Eeyore Piglet Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Peter Rabbit Cinderella The Wizard of Oz Lewis Carroll’s inspiration for Alice Beatrix Potter's inspiration for Petter Rabbit Frank Baum's inspiration for The Wizard of Oz Charles Dickens's inspiration for A Christmas Carol NASA ESA ASEAN OAS Mathematics U.S. History Biology Chemistry Langston Hughes Maya Angelou Emily Dickinson Edgar Allen Poe The Nativity of Jesus Adam and Eve Noah's Ark David and Goliath A baseball field A basketball court A football field A tennis court A baseball field A basketball court A football field A tennis court Helen Keller Anne Sullivan Temple Grandin Mother Teresa Read and communicate Walk and Run Clean her room & cook food Do the dishes & fold the laundry Lloyd Vogel Fred Rogers Andrea Vogel Jerry Vogel Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sesame Street Bluey Daniel Tiger's Neigrhborhood Space travel Atmospheric science Plasma astrophysics Solar physics “Houston, we have a problem” "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" "I work like a dog day and night!" "Here at NASA we all pee the same color" Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Emperor Hirohito Saddam Hussein Leave Germany Return to Germany Leave Austria Leave Poland Beatrix Potter Harry Potter James Potter Lily Potter Peter Rabbit Peter Pumpkineater Peter Dinklage Peter Pan Mr. McGregor Mr. McDonald Mr. Smith Mr. McConnor Beatrix Potter Salvador Dali Langston Hughes Mongolia China Japan Taiwan Eagle hunting Horseback riding Scouting Wind management Silent films to talking films Black and white films to colored films Dramas to Action films Comedies to Romance films "Singin' in the Rain" "Dancin' in the Rain" "The Dancing Cavalier" "I Feel Good" Musician Painter Basketball player Breakdancer Music and family connection Finding yourself Standing up against prejudice Equality Surrealist Painter Muralist Expressionist Impressionist Surrealism Cubism Neoclassicism Fauvism Rosa Parks and Hidden Figures Temple Grandin and The Eagle Huntress Singin' In the Rain and A Hard Day's Night Young Mr. Lincoln and Apollo 13 Good Night, and Good Luck The Eagle Huntress A Hard Day's Night Young Mr. Lincoln Mahatma Gandhi Homer Hickam Abraham Lincoln Ruth Bader Ginsburg Miss Potter and Goodbye Christopher Robin A Hard Day's Night and October Sky Tora!, Tora!, Tora! and Singin' in the Rain RBG and Young Mr. Lincoln Marie Curie Tora!, Tora!, Tora! Apollo 13 October Sky Hidden Figures Tora!, Tora!, Tora! Madame Curie The Miracle Worker Field of Dreams A Hard Day's Night August Rush Black Nativity August Rush and Singin’ in the Rain Mother Teresa and Temple Grandin The Eagle Huntress and Peter Rabbit The Man Who Invented Christmas and Goodbye Christopher Robin When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit The Miracle Worker Tora!, Tora!, Tora! Field of Dreams Ed Sullivan Edward R. Murrow Ken Burns Alex Trebec Harry Houdini Fred Rogers August Rush Homer Hickam The Miracle Worker August Rush Hidden Figures Field of Dreams Salvador Dalí August Rush Ray Kinsella William Clark Apollo 13 Tora!, Tora!, Tora! The Miracle Worker Field of Dreams Charles Dickens A.A. Milne Helen Keller Beatrix Potter

What was your favorite film this year? Write a complete sentence about why you liked said film.