APES- Gorillas in the Mist -Video Discussion Questions Name: _______Chau Vu__________________________________ Who is Dr. Leakey?

-> He was an anthropologist. What is Dian Fosseys job in Africa? -> Counts the gorillas Who is her guide and what does he know how to track? -> Sembagare is her guide and he knows how to track buffalo, antelope and elephant. Why does Dian decide to stay in Africa? -> She wants to study about gorillas, so she could save them. What does she call the first group of gorillas? -> Silverbacks How does Dian get close to the gorillas? -> She mimicked the gorillas actions Describe some of the actions she uses to attract the gorillas attention. -> She pounded her chest, scratching If they want a witch, Ill give them a witch. Describe this statement of Dian Fosseys and what did she do?

-> They said Dian is a witch, she decides to play on that. Describe the Silverbacks hands. -> 4th and 5th fingers are webbed Why are the African gorillas being trapped? -> Poaching What do Dian and Bob do when the gorilla charges at them? -> They stand their ground. Describe how Dian and Bob move when they are around the gorillas. -> Move slowly and submissively Which gorilla holds Dians hand? -> Silverback leader which is Digit. How does Dian react after she rescues the baby? -> She is angry Why arent the gorillas protected by the government? -> The government needs money. How does Dian get protection from gorilla poachers? -> She got anti-poaching rangers.

Why doesnt Dian want to leave with Bob Chapman to study primates in Borneo? -> She wants to stay and study about the gorillas. How does Dian handle meeting the gorilla when she is with her research students? -> She stands still because she could not recognize the gorilla. What happened to Digit and why did it happen? -> Digit died because of the poachers, they cut off his head, his hands, and his feet. Explain Dians behavior after she found Digits body. -> She was furious at the poachers and everyone, she burned down the poachers huts. Who are the first gorillas she visits upon her return? -> Digit's group Who is Simba? Digit is Simbas father. How do we know? -> Simba is Digits son. We know by looking at his hands, the 4th and 5th fingers are webbed. How does Dian defend her mountain? -> She got a three year work permit and threatens many people who are against her. Reflection After watching the movie, I got so angry with the person who killed Dian; I just wanted to know why Dian had to die? At the beginning, I thought the movie would have the happy ending just like other animal movies. But when Dian got murdered, it was so sad. I just wanted

to cry. Through the movie, I learned a lot of things, such as how strong were the love between Dian and the gorillas, how strong were she when she had to face with a lot of people who wanted her to stop what she was doing. I learned that counting population of something is difficult; it could take nearly 20 years like Dian, she spend her whole life research and protect the gorillas.