For the Week of 9 October 2007 (Listening Assignment Due 8 October 2007)

THE HONEYMOONERS:
MANAGER OF A BASEBALL TEAM

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The Honeymooners was an acclaimed television show from the 1950s, starring Jackie Gleason as Ralph Kramden, Art Carney as Ed Norton, and Audrey Meadows as Alice Kramden. For next week you'll be viewing one of these shows (click on image, left) and answering the questions below.
    In addition, for class discussion the week of 9 October 2007, you'll exchange views about the show,
    a) giving your evaluation,
    b) explaining why you think it was funny or wasn't funny,
    c) how it differs from television shows today,
    d) who your favorite character was,
    e) whether you were involved in the story,
    f) what the plot was.

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    1. What reason does Trixie give to explain why Ralph Kramden might be late?
    2. According to the bus company, when did Ralph leave?
    3. Why doesn't Ed want to stand on the corner to see if Ralph is coming?
    4. According to Ed, what reason would Ralph have to run away?
    5. Why couldn't Ed's brother remember his name?
    6. What does Ed suggest to take their minds off Ralph's absence?
    7. Who does Ralph say is "the lucky person" while drinking champagne?
    8. What gift does Ralph give to Ed?
    9. Why does Ralph hold a toast?
    10. What kind of woman does the fortune teller predict Ed will meet?
    11. What job does Ed believe he'll have for as long as he lives?
    12. How much money will Ralph get on his new job?
    13. What does Ralph promise Alice she can do once he gets his new job?
    14. Why doesn't Ed like going to the mountains?
    15. Why doesn't Trixie like Ed going to the beach?
    16. Name four changes Ralph plans on each bus if he becomes president?
    17. Why does Ralph go to the store?
    18. Why did they name a seat for Ed in public school?
    19. What does the telegram say?
    20. Why doesn't Ralph want to move out of his apartment?
    21. What does he plan to do to his apartment?
    22. What does he plan to buy for the bedroom?
    23. Why did Ralph want to be important?

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VOCABULARY

extra shift
bus depot
crazy
corner
amnesia
cops
talk sense
take our minds off (something)
champagne
a toast
cheese spread
sweetie
tough to open
a wise guy
stunned
qualifications
read one's palm
executive ability
brunette
change (concrete noun)
chlorophyl
say so
fortune
bunion
honeymoon
ears pop
eyes pop
boy oh boy
superintendant
stewardess
outlet
straps
starve
cold cuts
a good head on one's shoulders
volley ball
pretty smart
telegram
loud mouth
delicatessen (deli)
robe
fraulein
cigar
in the money
"blew it again"

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