PAY IT FORWARD
QUESITONS TO ANSWER WHILE VIEWING
1. What unusual thing happens between the reporter
and the stranger?
2. What assignment does Mr. Simonet give?
3. Mr. Simonet states, "What does the world expect from you? Nothing!
What if the world is a big disappointment? Unless you take the things
you don't like and turn them upside down. And, you can start that
today." Do you think it is possible to change the world?
4. What impression do many people in society have of young people? Is
this fair?
5. Mr. Simone says that the realm of possibility exists here: __________.
6. Define atrophy.
7. Where does Trevor’s mother work?
8. Who does Trevor meet on the way home from school? Where does he
take him and why?
9. What daily struggle does Arlene (Trevor’s mother) have?
10.The lawyer tells the reporter that he is obligated to pay the kind deed
forward. What does this prompt the reporter to do?
11.Define utopian.
12.Why does Mr. Simonet come to Trevor’s home?
13.Why is Trevor’s relationship with his mother strained?
14.TREVOR'S PAY IT FORWARD IDEA
Trevor shares his idea with the class. He calls it "Pay it forward.”
Rule #1 ___________________________________________
Rule #2 ___________________________________________
Rule #3 ___________________________________________
15.What does the reporter learn from the convict?
16.Why is Eugene afraid of a close relationship?
17.Why does Trevor get discouraged with his plan?
18.Who does Jerry (the recovering drug addict) meet
on the bridge? What happens?
19.Jerry tells the woman, that in him saving her, she is saving his life.
How is this true?
20.Who returns to Trevor’s home?
21.What does Arlene learn about Mr.
Simonet’s childhood?
22.What does Arlene tell her mother? What affect did this have on them?
23.What does Trevor tell the reporter in the interview?
24.Why does Trevor help Adam?
25.What happens after Trevor gives the interview? What emotional
impact does this have with the audience?
JOURNAL RESPONSE – 1/2 page each question
1. Trevor says, “I guess it's hard for people who are so used to things the
way they are - even if they're bad - to change. 'Cause they kind of
give up. And when they do, everybody kind of loses.”
Considering the 5th commandment, why is it important to encourage one
another to reach their full potential? What role does forgiveness have in
this?
2. How do the characters in the film exemplify the beatitudes? Give
specific examples.
3. How can this movie relate to our community service projects?
TREVOR'S PAY IT FORWARD IDEA
Trevor shares his idea with the class. He calls it "Pay it forward.”
Rule #1 It has to be something that really helps people.
Rule #2 Something they can't do by themselves.
Rule #3 I do it for them, they do it for three other people.