Hotel Rwanda Clarifying and Critical Questions
Name: ___________________________________ Period: __________ Date:____________
Directions: Read these questions before the film begins. When you hear possible
answers to the questions take some notes. For homework write 2-3 complete
sentences to answer the question.
Clarification Questions
1. How did the racial classifications of Hutu and Tusi originate?
Take notes that pertain to this question in this box!
Use your notes to help you answer the question in 2-3 complete sentences:
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2. How did the conflict between the Hutu and the Tusi originate?
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3. What was the significance of the phrase “cut the tall trees?”
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Use your notes to help you answer the question in 2-3 complete sentences:
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4. What is the significance of the term “cockroaches” and what is it used in
reference to?
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HW: Use your notes to help you answer the question in 2-3 complete sentences:
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5. What was RTLM radio and what was its function?
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Use your notes to help you answer the question in 2-3 complete sentences:
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6. Madam Archer said, “they are targeting Tutsi children, to wipeout the next
generation.” Why would this be a goal of the Interahamwe?
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Use your notes to help you answer the question in 2-3 complete sentences:
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Critical Questions
7. In 5-7 sentences answer the following question.
The general of the UN force in Rwanda explains why he believes the UN is going
to leave Rwanda. Upon the UN’s departure there is likely to be a slaughter of the
Tutsi people. How does the general’s comments connect to race relations in the
Western world?
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