Grad "Gracie's Choice" Movie Questions Commo No Con 1. At the beginning, it is implied that Grandma Lou has helped Rowena (the mom) before. If you were Grandma Lou, would you continue to help her out? Why or why not? 2. How do you think Gracie's home life has contributed to her academic struggles? 3. Why do you think schools are the most frequent reporters of child abuse and neglect? 4. How do you think separation affects siblings who are placed in different homes for foster care? 5. Why do you think some students or families might disagree with the counselor's opinion that "Making money is not as important as going to school"? 6. When Gracie's goes to Tommy's house for dinner, what is implied by Gracie's attitude towards the leftover food? 7. Throughout the movie, we see Gracie give up multiple opportunities in order to focus on raising her brothers. Name some of the opportunities she has passed up. 8. Do you think there is any truth behind Rowena's plans to buy a ranch house in Wyoming? 9. What problems would Rowena have to overcome in order to be an adequate mother to her children? 10. Throughout the film, Gracie and her brothers have mentioned many things that she does for them. What are some of the parenting duties that Gracie has performed for her brothers?​