Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Sonic the Hedgehog” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What kind of games does Sonic the Hedgehog appear in?
2. Did Sonic ever have a girlfriend?
3. What makes Sonic able to run faster than he can swim?
4. How many rings does Sonic need to jump higher?
5. How tall is Sonic?
6. Who are the main villains in the game series, and what do they want to do?
7. Can Sonic defeat a robot in a fight?
8. Is Knuckles older than Sonic?
9. Can Sonic the Hedgehog fly?
10. Do you prefer Sonic the Hedgehog or Mario? Why?
11. Does he live on planet Earth?
12. What kind of food does Sonic like to eat?
13. What kind of music does Sonic like to listen to?
14. Why did Sonic become a superhero?
15. Who is Sonic’s best friend?
16. What does Sonic like to do in his spare time when not saving the world?
17. Why does Doctor Robotnik hate animals so much?
18. What kind of shoes does he wear?
19. Who created Sonic the Hedgehog?
20. What kind of games does Sonic play with his friends?
21. Is there anything special about Sonic’s shoes?
22. What are some of the things that scare Sonic?
23. Does Tails have any siblings? (brothers/sisters)
24. Does Sonic like animals?
25. Where does Sonic live?
26. When was Sonic first created?
27. How old is Sonic?
28. Does he have friends? Who are they?
29. What is Sonic’s full name?
30. Does Sega make any other video games besides Sonic the Hedgehog?
31. Does he have superpowers?
32. Why is his name “Sonic”?
33. What are some of the things that make Sonic happy?
34. What does Sonic do for fun?
35. Is Sonic the Hedgehog a boy or a girl?
36. Does it feel weird to see Sega games like Sonic the Hedgehog on Nintendo systems?
37. Have you seen any of the Sonic the Hedgehog movies? What do you think about them?
38. Do you think Sonic games are just for kids? Why or why not?
39. Do you think Sonic the Hedgehog is a ripoff of Super Mario Brothers? Why or why not?