1. “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” is a science fi ction drama. This means

that the fi lm is about something serious that might happen in the future

as a result of people using science without thinking of the consequences.

What did Will learn about scientifi c experimentation in the story?

2. What did Will’s girlfriend, Caroline, keep telling him about scientifi c

experiments and nature? Why was this important?

3. Name another science fi ction movie that you liked that is similar to

“Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” What did the main character learn

about being a better human being, caring for one another and the earth?

4. Although God is not mentioned in the movie, do you think that the

scientists were trying to be as powerful as God? Why would people

want to control other people and nature? If you were a character in

the fi lm who believed in God, what would you have said to Will and

the other scientists (even though Will wanted to help his dad)?

5. Find a quote from the Bible that praises God’s creation that could have

helped Will and the other scientists decide what to do, and type it here:

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