1. What are some of the conventions (widely used and accepted devices, practices, or techniques) of science fiction films that Raiders of the Lost Ark exemplifies in style, subject matter, and values?

a. What conventions of style in action-adventure films does Raiders of the Lost Ark exhibit? For example, what techniques (e. g. camera shots or camera movement) does the film use?

b. What conventions of subject matter in action-adventure films does the film exhibit?

c. What conventions of values in action-adventure films does Raiders of the Lost Ark exhibit? What lessons does Raiders of the Lost Ark teach or what behaviors does the film approve?

2. Action-adventure films feature death-defying, extreme situations. Some events and stunts are plausible; others aren’t. How far are you willing to suspend your disbelief with this film? Are there any scenes that are so absurd that your ability to suspend your disbelief goes too far? Explain.