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Friends: Mini-Episode with Reese Witherspoon | Jennifer Aniston

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think a “mini-episode” from Friends might include (for example: dating, family, jealousy, jokes)?
What kinds of problems can happen when a family member visits your friends?
What do you already know about Jennifer Aniston’s character in Friends (if anything)?

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Friends: Mini-Episode with Reese Witherspoon | Jennifer Aniston

A surprise sister visit and money problems (00:00 – 02:00)

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1. Why does Jill say she came to visit?

She wants Rachel to lend her money for a boat.
Their father told her to come and learn about the value of money from Rachel.
She is moving into Rachel’s apartment permanently.

2. What does Jill say caused their father to cut her off?

She bought a boat.
She crashed the family car.
She quit her job.

3. What plan does Rachel suggest for Jill?

Get a job and an apartment, and stay with them for now.
Go back home and apologize to their father.
Start studying at the university with Ross.

Friends: Mini-Episode with Reese Witherspoon | Jennifer Aniston

Dating talk: Ross, “geeks,” and a first date (02:00 – 05:56)

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1. How does Jill describe Ross at first?

Too serious and angry
A little bookish
Too wild and irresponsible

2. What does Ross say he did when Jill came to his apartment?

He cooked a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day.
He shut the drapes to show her slides of his favorite fossils.
He introduced her to his friends at the university.

3. When is their next date scheduled?

Tomorrow night on Valentine’s Day
Next weekend
Tonight after work

Friends: Mini-Episode with Reese Witherspoon | Jennifer Aniston

Jealousy, accusations, and a broken projector (05:56 – 09:52)

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1. Why did Ross cancel the date with Jill?

Rachel asked him to.
He wasn’t interested in Jill.
Jill said she didn’t want to date him anymore.

2. What does Ross say happened when Jill came over later?

Rachel kissed Ross to prove a point.
Jill kissed him and he didn’t stop it at first.
Jill apologized to Rachel.

3. What does Jill do after Ross stops the kissing?

She breaks his projector.
She moves out that night.
She calls their father.

Friends: Mini-Episode with Reese Witherspoon | Jennifer Aniston

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1. What is the main conflict in this clip?

A disagreement about who should pay rent
Tension and jealousy around one sister dating someone with a romantic history
A fight about who gets to use the TV

2. Why does Rachel feel so uncomfortable about Ross dating Jill?

Because Rachel thinks Jill is too young to date
Because Ross is moving away soon
Because Rachel and Ross have a long history together

3. What does Jill’s behavior suggest about her motivation?

She is focused only on finding a job
She may be trying to get back at Rachel
She is trying to avoid making any mistakes

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Friends: Mini-Episode with Reese Witherspoon | Jennifer Aniston

Do you think it’s ever okay to ask a friend not to date your family member? Why or why not?
Was Rachel protecting her relationship history, or controlling Jill’s choices? Explain.
What does Ross mean when he says he doesn’t want to know it “never could” happen again with Rachel?
If you were Jill, how would you react to being “cut off” financially? What would you do next?