questions and answers

Directions: Thoughtfully and fully answer each question below

1) Who are the main characters?

2) What is the author’s attitude about kung fu and its future? How do you know?

3) What is the purpose of this article?

4) What is the major tone of the article?

5) What are some of the major themes in this article?

6) Make a list of some of the key terms and words that are used.

7) How has reading this changed the way you view kung fu?

8) What’s the connection between the religion of Buddhism and kung fu? Is it possible to divorce the two? Why or why not?

9) Is it important for Hollywood to “get it right” in its portrayal of Shaolin?

10) What do you think is the future of kung fu in China and the world?