The Patriot Movie Quiz
(Part 1)
1. What war is this movie about?
2. What country do the colonies go to war against?
3. Who is Benjamin Martin? (Explain his life to this point in the film – be specific)
4. Why does Benjamin take his family to Charleston, SC (Charles Towne)?
5. What were they voting on during the assembly?
Pacifist = peace; no war
Loyalist = loyal to Britain
Patriot = wanting independence; war
6. At this point in the film, Benjamin is a ________________. (use word above ^)
7. At this point in the film, his oldest son, Gabriel is a _______________. (use word above )
8. What was the outcome of the vote?
9. As a result, what does Gabriel do?
10. How does Ben feel about this?
11. What happens to Charles Towne?
12. How were slaves treated on Ben’s farm?
13. What did the British offer slaves, who fight on their side?
14. Why did the British kill the livestock and burn the farm?
15. What happens to Gabriel and Thomas (2nd oldest son) after the British arrive on the farm?
Bonus:
1. What was the main reason for declaring independence?
HINT: Ben Martin believes in “no _____________ without_________________!”
2. Who is the “tyrant 3000 miles away”?