“WEST SIDE STORY”: Synopsis (Reading, Writing & Grammar)

Full name: ______________________________________ Class: ___ No: __ Task 1 Read the text and answer some questions

1. Where and when does the action take place?

2. What season is it?

3. Why are the Jets and the Sharks rivals?

4. Who is the leader of the Jets?

5. Who are Tony and Maria?

6. What happens between Tony and Maria at the dance?

7. Who is Doc?

8. What does Doc think about the fights between the two gangs?

9. Who dies in the fight between the Jets and the Sharks?

10. What does Anita think about Maria and Tony being in love?

11. Why does Anita go to meet Tony at Doc’s shop, instead of Maria?

12. What lie does Anita tell the Jets?

13. How does Tony react then?

14. Is the ending of the story a happy one?

15. What do the members of both gangs find out in the end?

Task 2 Ask questions for the following answers

1. It is based on Romeo and Juliet.

2. They are from Puerto Rico.

3. Tony feels a change coming.

4. Tony found out his love’s name: Maria.

5. Maria shares her feelings with her friends.

6. The Jets and the Sharks are going to fight because the two groups want control of the neighbourhood.

7. Riff has died.

8. The fight broke up when they heard the police sirens.

9. Chino was in love with Maria.

10. He felt jealous because he loved Maria.

11. No, Maria didn’t love Chino.

12. Tony will meet Maria at Doc’s shop.

13. Maria was waiting for Tony.

14. Anita says that Chino has killed Maria.

15. Yes, the ending of the story is bittersweet.

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