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 American Dreams
Philadelphia. The show is about a family of six and how they deal with life on a daily basis.
1960's. The 1960's was a time of many changes in the United States. People had to deal with the Cold war, civil rights, Viet Nam, and growing up. "America Dreams" deals with all this and more.
Quits football. His father sees football as the way for JJ to have a better life. If he can get a scholarship to play football he would be able to get a better education.
East Catholic High. East Catholic High is a private school.
Brittany Snow. Meg is 15 years old in the show.
Dance on "American Bandstand". Meg and her best friend Roxanne want to dance on the tv show "American Bandstand".
Jack and Helen. They have four children JJ, Meg, Patty, and Will.
| This is going to be an easy one for all of you. Who is the host of "American Bandstand"? | "American Dreams"
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Dick Clark. "American Bandstand" hosted by Dick Clark had great success over the years with many talented singers and bands appearing on it.
Roxanne. Roxanne is the wilder of the two girls and has less hangups.
Roxanne. Roxanne knew someone, connected to the show, that gets them in.
| After the show Meg was asked to become a regular dancer but Roxanne was not. What girl at school does Roxanne start to hang out with because she is mad at Meg? | "American Dreams"
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Gina. Meg felt so bad Roxanne wasn't asked to be a regular dancer that she called to quit the show, but the director of the show asked Roxanne to dance as well and everything worked out.
| During one of the shows a young lady upset Meg. What is this young lady's name? | "American Dreams"
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Teresa. Teresa comes between Meg and a popular young man who was also a regular dancer on the show. He was about to ask Meg to dance when Teresa grabbed his arm and led him to the dance floor.
Electronics. He sells televisions, stereos, and other electronics.
Becoming pregnant. Helen Pryor felt that four children were enough and didn't want any more. This caused a conflict with her husband who did want more.
| Mrs. Pryor meets a new friend at her book reading club who encourages her to take some college classes, what is her name? | "American Dreams"
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Rebecca Sandstrom. Helen decided that she would like to take a college course even though her husband might not approve.
Temple. She signs up for a two day a week class that doesn't interfere with her family duties.
No. They have a black and white tv set at home.
Football and track. He is the star player on the football team and one of the school's track stars as well.
| What college does Mr. Pryor hope will sign JJ to a football scholarship? | "American Dreams"
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Notre Dame. East Catholic High is undefeated and JJ is one of the main reasons for the school's success.
Runningback. He is the top high school runningback in the city.
College applications. She has an application to Stanford which, if accepted, will separate the two of them.
Band. Meg is a member of the school band. You can see her in uniform at the football game and at the pep rally.
The spelling bee. She is always practicing her spelling which sometimes annoys the other children.
| Actor Ethan Dampf plays Will, the youngest son. What medical problem does Will have? | "American Dreams"
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A crippled leg in a brace. The leg brace is easily seen but Will doesn't let it bother him.
| What major event happens during the first show that tests the family? | "American Dreams"
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John F Kennedy is murdered. The death of President Kennedy causes many questions from the children especially by Will who can't understand why someone would shoot the President. He is eventually told that the reason was politics. I hope you liked this quiz and some of you will be interested in watching the show because of it.
Would she be his dance partner?. Meg was thrilled at the prospect of dancing with Jimmy. She got the idea that thay might become a couple.
Birth control pills. Mrs. Pryor was checking on getting birth control pills, which were against her church doctrine.
Weekly water usage of her family. Patty bugged everyone about their water use and insisted that they needed a more efficent waterheater.
He got drunk with a friend. JJ missed dinner and a college scout that had came to talk with him. This made his father very angry as it could hurt JJ's chance to go to college.
Wine. When Helen Pryor asked Rebecca if she wanted cream with her tea Rebecca replied that she would like some wine if they had any.
He just wanted to be friends. Jimmy explained that the show's couples was for ratings purposes. He said the fans liked the idea of romantic pairings among the regular dancers on the show.
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