Projects/Activities

Below are some ideas for projects/activities for you to complete after reading State of Fear by Michael Crichton.

  • What kinds of things did Drake and his organization try to connect global warming to? Why would they do such a thing? What kinds of disasters do people actually pay for? Do you think this is true? Why or why not?
  • Compare and contrast Evans and Drake. What kind of characters are they? What kind of people would they be if they existed in real life? How do their personalities contrast each other? How could they compliment each other?
  • Compare and contrast Evans and Ted. What kinds of personalities are both people? How do they differ in their approach to the environment? How are they the same? How do you feel about each character? Who would you rather have as your friend and why?