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Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10
Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15
Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20
Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25
Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30
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CHAPTER 01 - Opening
What is the title of this movie?
What country do Matryoshka dolls come from?
What color is the man's coat?
What kind of glasses is he wearing?
What is he making?
What time is shown on the transparent tape?
How much time is shown on the countdown timer?
What was the title on the newspaper lying of the desk?
What kind of movie do you think this is?
Can you imagine the story from the title?
Why do you think the man is putting a bomb inside a Russian doll?
Who sent the matryoshkas to this suspicious man?
Is this Matryoshka an award for someone?
Do you think the time bomb is the key to this movie?
What will the bomb-maker do next?
How are the opening scenes related to the content of the movie?
Do you Know Bill Murray?
These days, what can we do to combat terrorism?
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CHAPTER 02 - Welcome Mr. Ritchie
What's the tourist's name?
Where is he from?
Why is he visiting the U.K?
Does he like his passport photo? Do you like yours?
How does the immigration officer feel? Why?
What does Wally's brother James do?
Name one activity that Wally wants to do in England? (There are 5 answers!)
What's the best way to deal with strange people?
What do you think of Wally's character?
What's your favorite airport?
Traveling alone or traveling with a group. Which is better?
Jimmy’s studying German. In Japan, what countries are popular for study abroad?
What does the phrase "not have people know I'm a tourist" mean?
Do talkative people make other people tired? How do you feel about talkative people?
If you were this immigration inspector, what would you do?
What is a double-decker bus?
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CHAPTER 03 - Live theater
There are three people in the red room. What are their jobs?
Who answers the phone in the telephone booth?
Who has a gun?
Does John really have a black belt in Karate?
Why do think Otto is so angry?
What is the name of the company that offers this interactive theater experience?
What was the name of the TV news program?
If you were a client of the Theater of Life, what kind of movie plot would you like? Why?
How much would you pay to experience the Theater of Life?
What do you think about TV programs that focus on personal family problems?
If you a participant, how would you react to this scene?
Some people say movies affect real life. Do you agree?
Would you like to try acting?
There is a stereotype that middle aged British men wear this kind of cap. Why do British men wear that kind of cap?
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CHAPTER 04 - An unexpected guest
What is Consuela's job?
Why does Wally give her such a big hug?
Is Barbara really uptight?
What kind of dinner party are the Ritchies having later that night?
Who is coming for dinner?
Why doesn't Wally stay for dinner?
Is Wally a movie producer?
What is Wally's job?
What career did Wally want to do?
What do the Ritchies decide to do with Wally for the evening?
"When I was an elementary school student, I wanted to become a ____________________.
Now I study ____________________, and after I graduate, I plan to ___________________."
Would you like to have a birthday party this year?
Will Wally get his wallet back?
Do you think Wally should have stayed for dinner?
Name one thing that was funny in this scene.
Are Wally and Jimmy good brothers?
Do you think that maids or servants are needed in Japan?
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CHAPTER 05 - Spenser
How does Wally feel about taking part in the Theater or Life?
What does Jimmy take from Wally before he begins?
Where do Ambassador cigars come from?
How much did Jimmy pay for Wally to take part in the Theater of Life?
What is Wally's new character name?
What is the address that he was told to go to?
What was he told to do there?
What does the word "flush" really mean in this scene?
Who answered the phone the second time?
What is his job?
When was the last time you did something that was really embarrassing?
Do you respond to unknown phone calls?
Have you ever been mistaken for another person?
How do you feel about Otto . . . the actor who was killed by Spenser?
Compare movie or TV culture in two different countries. What are the similarities and differences?
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CHAPTER 06 - You can't
What did Jimmy give Wally?
What will they do at 11:59 or at midnight?
What did Wally do the first time the muggers tried to take his money?
What did Wally do the second time the muggers tried to take his money?
How many people were at the dinner party including Consuela, the maid?
What does Wally have to do with the girl?
If someone tried to mug you, would you just hand over the money or not?
Are you good at acting?
Why doesn't Jimmy want to introduce Wally to his German guests?
Was there anything funny in this scene?
Is Wally misreading the situation? What does he think is happening?
If he really refused to hand over his wallet, what would the muggers do?
What are the most common crimes in your neighborhood?
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CHAPTER 07 - Fun with the girl
What kind of drink did the woman make?
What kind of costume was she wearing?
Where was the gun?
What did she offer Wally if he promised not to kill her?
Why were the letters useful?
What is Gilbert's job?
What is the woman's name?
What did Wally say his name was?
Why did he use that name?
Do you prefer e-mail to letters? How many emails do you receive a day?
Look at the cars and buildings in this movie. How old do you think this movie is?
In this chapter, Lori had the minister's secret letters. She wanted to get rich. Have you ever known other people's secrets?
Do you think Wally will find out that it's not a play in the end?
Is it easy for you to talk to people when you meet them for the first time?
Is it right or wrong to use a false name when you surf the Internet? Why or why not?
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CHAPTER 08 - Gilbert
What did Gilbert say he was looking for?
At first, Gilbert doesn't believe Wally. What changed his mind?
How did Gilbert feel when he saw the gun?
How did Gilbert feel when Wally shot the phone?
What was Lori doing upstairs?
What do you think of Gilbert's character?
Did Wally think the gun wasn't real?
Do you think we should never lie, no matter what?
How do we combat government corruption?
Name three dangerous jobs.
They say movies are an escape from reality. Do you think people need to escape reality? Why or why not?
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CHAPTER 09 - Save the girl
Did Lori really cut her hair? What did she do?
Why did she ask Wally to look outside and then block the kitchen door with a chair?
What was she looking for in the kitchen?
Who broke the kitchen windows?
What did he want from Lori?
What did Wally use to break the kitchen door?
How many guns does Wally have now?
The worst haircut I ever had was . . .
What would you do if you were locked out of your home?
Lori hides the letters in the ventilation.
Where is the safest place to hide a secret ? Under a pillow? In a book?
If you found out that you didn't have long left to live, what would you change about your life?
Why don't you make those changes today?
What do you think about societies where anybody can have guns?
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CHAPTER 10 - Boris the butcher
Gilbert Embleton talks to Hawkins on the phone. What is the problem that Gilbert wants solved?
What does "loose cannon" mean?
What does Sir Roger Dagenhurst mean when he talks about "Happy days"?
What will Dagenhurst and Hawkins do to solve the problem?
What will Sergei Nikolovich do to solve the problem?
Who are the plumbers? They're not just plumbers...
Who is Boris? He's not just a butcher...
Why does the waiter put the Matryoshka doll on the conference party table?
When were the happiest days of your life so far?
If Hawkins is a secret agent, why is he riding a bicycle and wearing a safety helmet?
Usually, the image of secret agents is similar to "007."
What kind of image do you associate with secret agents?
Do you have any plans for the future?
What problems will you have to solve to make your dreams come true?
What is the relationship between explosives and Nobel prizes?
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CHAPTER 11 - In the movie business (check your answers)
Why do Wally and Lori go to Jimmy's house?
How does Wally introduce Lori to everyone?
How does everyone feel when Wally talks about call girls, smutty letters and blackmail?
How does everyone feel when Jimmy's wife says Wally is in the movie business? Why?
Would you like to join the party at Jimmy's house?
Name 3 things you should do during a dinner party.
What was one of the best parties you've been to?
Name three party games that are fun to do.
How do you balance stress and relaxation in your daily life?
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CHAPTER 12 - He even knows the time (check your answers)
Why is Lori crying in the car?
Back in the house, Wally smells "Old Spice". What is "Old Spice"?
Who is wearing "Old Spice"?
Who killed Spenser?
Why isn't Wally shocked when he sees Spenser's dead body?
What do Dagenhurst and Hawkins want Wally to do?
What did Wally mean when he said "fire up some big ambassadors by 11:59"?
What did Dagenhurst and Hawkins think when Wally said "fire up some big ambassadors by 11:59"?
How many people do you know who regularly wear perfume or aftershave?
Have you ever pretended to cry?
Can you do it?
How do actors cry?
Is the radio in a cigarette case cool? Name 3 cool gadgets.
If Wally had checked the dead man's pupils, what could he have discovered?
Have you ever pretended to be dead?
Can you do it?
How long can you keep your eyes open without blinking?
What kind of exercises do actors do in drama class?
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CHAPTER 13 - Thanks for the impression
Who are the two guys who arrive at the house?
Why does Wally miss Lori when he tries to shoot her?
Where were the letters?
Why does Lori come back for Wally when she is driving away?
Who are the two guys with Boris?
Some misunderstandings are funny.
Do you have any funny experiences of misunderstanding?
What does "recycle her" mean?
Why are Lori and Wally escaping?
If you were Lori, how would you get out the window?
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CHAPTER 14 - Driving the van (check your answers)
How is Wally's and Lori's relationship changing?
How are their plans changing?
What does Wally want from Lori?
What does Lori think Wally wants from her?
Why does Wally start driving on the wrong side of the road?
What kind of van are Boris and his henchmen driving? How do you know?
Who do you think should do the driving. . . Lori or Wally? Why?
Why is driving school in Japan so expensive compared to other countries?
Do you prefer driving or being a passenger? Why?
What kind of car do you like?
Have you ever been in an accident? What happened?
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CHAPTER 15 - A spot of bad news (check your answers)
What two countries will sign a peace treaty?
Who tells Sergei about Wally?
Who do Sergei, Dagenhurst and Hawkins think Wally is now?
What are the first steps to world peace?
How peaceful are you?
What is the most peaceful place you know of?
Who is the most peaceful person you know?
What makes you feel more calm or tranquil?
When you imagine peace, what do you think of?
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CHAPTER 16 - The patrol car chase (check your answers)
Why doesn't Wally stop when he is being chased by the police?
What does "road closed" mean?
Why don't the police call for backup?
Would you like to hit lots of parking cones when you go driving?
Did the cars crash? How close were they?
If someone commits a crime without knowing so, should they be punished?
Why or Why not?
What is the most interesting country or place that you've been to?
Will Wally be arrested?
Do you want to be in a car chase? Why or why not?
What three words often go together with the word "chase"?
( _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ chase <--- meaning a waste of time)
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CHAPTER 17 - Stick to the script (check your answers)
Wally says he was "doing 95": ...
This means he was _ _ _ _ _ _ _ at (a speed of) 95 _ _ _ and that is very _ _ _ _.
Wally's two-way radio is in the form of a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _.
What does the police officer mean when he says "waiting for Scotty to beam me up"?
What do Wally and the police officer talk about when they are sitting on the car?
How much does Dagenhurst offer Wally for the letters and his silence about the plot?
How does Boris feel as he watches Wally with his binoculars? Why?
Is lying always bad? (If you have ever lied...) When was the last time you told a lie?
Acting is very difficult, but everyone can act. What's the secret of being a good actor?
Do you think Wally sounds convincing as a spy when he talks to the police officer?
What do you think of the police in your country?
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CHAPTER 18 - Reactionaries (check your answers)
Is Wally's nasal spray for allergies OR to sharpen his senses and deaden his emotions?
What's happening between Wally and Lori?
Why did Jimmy's presentation go wrong?
James thought he was talking to one _ _ _ _ _ _, but he was actually talking to _ _ _ people.
What is a right wing extremist?
What do the police plan to do?
Why did Boris and his henchmen tie Wally's legs to their legs when the took him away?
Should governments pay ransom money to kidnappers?
Do you have any allergies?
What are some of the most recent treatment for allergies?
What's the secret to giving a great presentation?
Name three famous hotels.
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CHAPTER 19 - The busy room (check your answers)
What excuse does Jimmy give for leaving the party?
Where did he go?
About how many more minutes before the bomb explodes?
What will happen at midnight?
Did the party guests believe Jimmy?
What did they think when he left?
Gun societies are more dangerous. True or false?
What's a good way to cope with stressful deadlines?
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CHAPTER 20 - Injecting the truth serum (check your answers)
What drug do they use to make Wally talk?
Why doesn't Wally have any useful information for them?
What is Wally's real job? Where does he work?
Why do the henchmen ask Boris not to kill Wally?
Who is Dr. Ludmilla Kropotkin?
What will she do?
What does "Time out" mean?
Is truth serum a real drug?
Who does the clean-up in your house?
Name three famous or infamous doctors?
Do you rent DVDs or do you use the Internet to watch movies?
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CHAPTER 21 - The nasal spray (check your answers)
Why are the two henchmen still in the room?
Do you know the name of the game that they are playing?
Why does Wally need his allergy nasal spray?
What does Wally need to figure out?
How does Lori feel when she regains consciousness?
Smartphone games are often used to kill time. Do you know any good games?
What are some common causes of allergies?
What are some common treatments for allergies?
If you were Wally or Lori, how would you escape?
Have you or someone you know ever been unconscious? What does it feel like?
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CHAPTER 22 - Task force (check your answers)
Dr. Ludmilla is reading a book by Emma Darcy called Their Wedding Day.
What kind of book do you think it is?
Why does Lori feel sad and disappointed when she goes out the window?
Why does Lori tell the woman to hold the whip lower down?
Where do the police think James Ritchie is gone to?
Why do they think so?
What action will the police take to stop him?
What kind of books do you read to kill time?
What's the best way to breakup with someone?
Would you ever consider joining the police force? Why or why not?
What do right wing extremists believe?
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CHAPTER 23 - Dangerous heights (check your answers)
Where is Wally standing?
Why do the henchmen go down to the street?
What does Jimmy try to do when he sees Wally on the ledge of the building?
Who captures Jimmy?
Why didn't the people on the street notice the shots?
How can we get people to trust us?
Preparation and optimism help us deal with being nervous and feeling tense. Explain.
How would you feel if you were Jimmy?
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CHAPTER 24 - The lady in leather (check your answers)
Who does Wally think the woman in leather is?
Wally takes her hostage in the elevator. What does he plan to do next?
Where do the plumbers take Jimmy?
The woman is really just a manicurist. What do manicurists do?
Wally tells the couple that the key is to listen, feel it and then respond. What is he talking about?
How does Boris get past the security guards?
If someone dies in a comedy, can you still laugh?
How would you feel if you were the manicurist?
Have you ever posted a video of yourself on the Internet?
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CHAPTER 25 - Nicolai (check your answers)
Who does the manager think Wally is?
What does he tell Wally to do?
What does Dr. Ludmilla think Jimmy's role is?
What's she going to do with electricity?
Wally believed this is interactive theater until the end.
Is an active imagination important in life? Why (not)?
Do you think Wally should have said that he wasn't Nikolai after Boris left?
How many times have you performed or played music or sports in public?
Talk about one time.
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CHAPTER 26 - Cossack dancing (check your answers)
About how many minutes are left until the bomb explodes?
What does the dance symbolize?
How much difference is there between Wally's dancing and the other dancers?
If you were in Wally's place, do you think you could perform Cossack dancing in public?
Russian traditional clothes include the Rubashka and the Sarafan. What do you think about traditional clothes? Would you wear them everyday?
What is the name of this traditional Russian dance?
What's good about being young?
What's good about getting old?
Which is better, being young or getting old? Why?
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CHAPTER 27 - Formal attire (check your answers)
Why does Wally take the matryoshka doll from the table?
What weapon does Boris bring?
What does "It's curtains for Spenser" mean?
How do Dagenhurst and Sergei feel as they watch Wally throwing the bomb around?
How does Gilbert feel when he sees Lori?
Is Dr. Ludmilla actually torturing Jimmy?
Have you ever met any celebrities? What did you talk about?
In what countries are dolls sometimes considered scary?
Are matryoshka dolls scary?
Have you ever performed in public? What happened and how did you feel?
Is there someone you wish could be here now? Who?
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CHAPTER 28 - Time ticking (check your answers)
Why did Boris stop the bomb from exploding?
What do Dagenhurst and Sergei intend to do when they see that the bomb has been disabled?
What made Boris change his mind toward Wally?
What do you think of movies where the bad guys escape?
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CHAPTER 29 - We're like brothers (check your answers)
What does Wally plan to do with the matryoshka doll?
Why is Jimmy "a little groggy"? What does groggy mean?
Wally says to Jimmy "Take a load off." What does "take a load off" mean?
Dagenhurst talks about the "death knell of our dreams." What does he mean by that?
Name one thing that Jimmy used to care about before he was tortured? (4 answers...)
What is Boris' wife's name?
Is luck our real power or do you make your own luck?
Name three things that can make you feel groggy.
How do you feel if someone tells you to take a load off?
祇園精舎の鐘の声... Where is Gion? (It's not in Kyoto...)
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CHAPTER 30 - Explosive souvenirs (check your answers)
What's Wally looking for in the suitcase?
What does Lori think when Wally says that money isn't important?
There should be more movies with happy endings. Do you agree or disagree?
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CHAPTER 31 - The demands of being a star (check your answers)
Where are Wally and Lori?
What happens to the waiter?
Who are the two men in suits?
What do they offer Wally?
Are optimists lucky and pessimists unlucky?
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CHAPTER 32 - Ad-lib ending (check your answers)
On a scale of 0 to 10, how do you rate this movie? Why?
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