Study Guide for :City Lights | Comprehension Test

City Lights
by Charles Chaplin
About_
This study guide accompanies Charlie Chaplin’s silent film City Lights, following the Tramp’s unlikely friendship with
a wealthy Millionaire and his tender, complicated romance with a blind Flower Girl. Structured around five key
parts of the story, it blends factual recall with deeper critical thinking about kindness, deception, and identity.
Students will also test their recall with a themed crossword and explore the Tramp’s character in depth. This study
guide contains 65 questions across 5 chapter sections (50 Factual + 15 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and
1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 5 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (50 total), 5 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (15 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 7-9
Teacher Note_
This guide is designed to make City Lights come alive in the classroom, blending straightforward comprehension
checks with questions that invite real discussion about identity, kindness, and sacrifice. It’s ready to use as-is,
saving you prep time while still giving students plenty to think and talk about.