Study Guide for :Good Night, and Good Luck & Comprehension Test

Good Night, and Good Luck
by George Clooney
About_
This study guide is based on the screenplay for ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ by George Clooney, which follows
journalist Edward R. Murrow and his CBS team as they challenge Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare of
the 1950s. The guide covers the story section by section, helping students understand the characters, events, and
ideas about a free press. It also encourages students to think about courage, fear, and responsibility in public life.
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 9-11
Teacher Note_
This study guide helps students move from basic comprehension to thoughtful analysis, building their confidence
as readers and critical thinkers. The ready-made questions, answer key, and activities save you valuable
preparation time so you can focus on rich classroom discussion. We hope it makes teaching this powerful story a
rewarding experience