Jurassic Park

Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key plot points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Introduction-Part 1

Reading Check

1. The pursuit of which scientific field leads to the creation of Jurassic Park?

2. What happens to Tina?

3. In which country is the “lizard” found?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Gutierrez start to suspect that he has discovered a new species?

2. What does Alice Levin believe the lizard looks like, and how does Dr. Richard Stone react to this theory?

Paired Resource

“Costa Rican Ecosystems: A Brief Summary”

• This short scholarly article outlines Costa Rica’s ecosystems, including plant and animal life, climate, and landscapes; it also includes photographs.
• Based on the information in the above article, why do you think Crichton chose to have Jurassic Park take place in Costa Rica?

Part 2

Reading Check

1. What is Dr. Alan Grant’s occupation?

2. Who identifies the lizard as, in fact, a dinosaur known as a Procompsognathus?

3. What theory does Ian Malcolm use to determine that the park will eventually fail?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.