1.
Questions:
(1) What does the author mean when he says “the gorilla
is something of a paradox”?
(2) How are the gorillas treated today?
(3) What made the author decide to see the gorillas?
(4) Did Mr. Baumgartel assure the author that they
would see the gorillas?
(5) How did the two guides impress the author?
2. Discussion:
(1) In your view, is it a worthwhile attempt to go
into the mountains just to see the gorillas?
(2) Why do scientists take a great interest in the
mountain gorillas？
(3) Without being influenced by the description in
the text, what is a gorilla in your mind? Why?
(4) What do you know about the gorilla’s shape, weight,
height, food, senses and ways of communication?
(5) Why is it necessary to establish gorilla sanctuaries
?
