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The Sopranos – Dinners with Junior and Livia

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think “dinners with Junior and Livia” will be like: peaceful or stressful? Why?
What kinds of topics usually cause arguments at family dinners?
If a child gets in trouble at school, what punishments do parents often give?

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The Sopranos – Dinners with Junior and Livia

Dinner argument about school trouble and bad influences (00:00 – 01:35)

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1. What event starts the argument at the beginning?

Someone fails a driving test.
A child is suspended from school.
A bike is stolen outside the house.
A teacher quits their job.

2. What does someone say the boy did that was very bad?

He stole from the church.
He cheated on an exam.
He ran away from home.
He hit a teacher.

3. What does the speaker say about talking like this in front of the kid?

They should keep talking so the kid learns.
They should talk louder so everyone hears.
They should wait until the kid apologizes.
They should stop that kind of talk in front of the kid.

The Sopranos – Dinners with Junior and Livia

Punishments, a big game, and a heated dinner scene (01:35 – 03:35)

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1. What is the child NOT allowed to do for three weeks?

Visit grandma
Go to school
Eat dinner with the family
Play Mario Kart or go skateboarding

2. What event does the speaker want their mother to come to?

A retirement home meeting
A boat trip
A soccer game (the sectionals)
A school dance

3. Why does Meadow say she quit something?

Because of a girl’s self-harm incident
Because she is moving away
Because she got a new coach
Because she is sick and needs rest

The Sopranos – Dinners with Junior and Livia

More conflict: criticism, depression, and a painful goodbye (03:35 – 05:08)

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1. What does someone say about the “average american” chicken?

It is illegal to sell it.
It tastes better than beef.
It never even touched the ground.
It is always eaten raw.

2. What does the father say about being depressed?

It can be cured by exercise.
His father came with 17 cents and “never made a peep.”
It is caused by watching TV.
It is normal for teenagers.

3. What does the older woman say at the end?

She will go to the soccer game tomorrow.
She will move back home soon.
She is never coming back to this house.
She wants to play a game together.

The Sopranos – Dinners with Junior and Livia

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1. What best describes the overall mood of these dinner scenes?

Awkward but polite
Relaxed and supportive
Quiet and formal
Tense and argumentative

2. What is one repeated cause of conflict in the transcript?

People disagreeing about discipline and respect
People planning a surprise party
People arguing about recipes
People competing in a board game

3. Why do the adults try to control what is said at the table?

They are practicing for a speech
They are trying to keep dinner very short
They want to record a podcast
They want to protect the child from hearing certain things

Discussion Questions

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The Sopranos – Dinners with Junior and Livia

Do you think it’s helpful or harmful to talk about someone’s past mistakes in front of a child? Why?
Which punishments in the transcript seem reasonable, and which seem too harsh? Explain.
The dinner conversation includes sarcasm, teasing, and insults. How do these affect the family relationships?
What are healthier ways a family could handle conflict during dinner?