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“Super Mario” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Super Mario Games

1. Can you describe your favorite Super Mario game?
2. What is your favorite weapon from any Super Mario game? Why?
3. Which level from any Super Mario game do you think is the hardest to beat? Why?
4. Which enemy in any level of any Super Mario game do you find most annoying to deal with; why?
5. Do you like Mario?

II. Super Mario Characters

6. What is Mario’s favorite food?
7. Do you prefer Mario or Sonic the Hedgehog?
8. What is your favorite item in Super Mario Bros? Why?
9. What is the first enemy that you see in Super Mario Bros.?
10. Where does Super Mario live?

III. Super Mario Lore

11. Is Super Mario Japanese or Italian or American?
12. Who is your favorite character in Super Mario? Why?
13. What is an “extra life”?
14. Which power up from any Super Mario game do you think is most useful? Why?
15. Is Mario a good guy? How do you know?

IV. Super Mario Adventures

16. Has Super Mario ever had a pet dog or cat?
17. What does he look like?
18. Who is Bowser?
19. Does Super Mario have any children?
20. Where did Bowser come from?

V. Super Mario Gameplay

21. Are there any other characters in the game?
22. Do you have a favorite boss battle from any Super Mario game; why?
23. How old is Super Mario?
24. Do you like playing as Mario or Luigi? Why?
25. Who is Princess Peach?

VI. Super Mario Enemies

26. Which enemies can be killed by jumping on their head once?
27. Do you prefer Super Mario or The Legend of Zelda?
28. Why does Mario have a mustache?
29. What are the enemies like in Super Mario?
30. Have you ever played a Super Mario game?

VII. Super Mario Graphics

31. Do you prefer the newer graphics or the older graphics in Super Mario games?
32. What is your favorite level from any Super Mario game? Why?
33. How do you feel about the music in Super Mario games?
34. What colors do you like in Super Mario games?
35. Which Super Mario game has the best graphics?

VIII. Super Mario Merchandise

36. Do you own any Super Mario toys or games?
37. What is your favorite Super Mario merchandise?
38. Have you ever dressed up as a Super Mario character?
39. Do you like Super Mario-themed parties?
40. What is your favorite Super Mario game cover?

IX. Super Mario Trivia

41. What year was the first Super Mario game released?
42. How many Super Mario games are there?
43. Who created Super Mario?
44. What is the name of Mario’s brother?
45. What is the name of Mario’s main enemy?

X. Super Mario Future

46. What do you think the next Super Mario game will be like?
47. Would you like to see a Super Mario movie?
48. What new characters would you like to see in Super Mario games?
49. Do you think Super Mario will still be popular in 10 years?
50. What changes would you like to see in future Super Mario games?

XI. Super Mario Community

51. Do you follow any Super Mario fan groups?
52. Have you ever attended a Super Mario event?
53. What is your favorite Super Mario fan art?
54. Do you share your Super Mario experiences online?
55. What is your favorite Super Mario meme?

XII. Super Mario Fun

56. What is the funniest moment you have seen in a Super Mario game?
57. Do you have a favorite Super Mario joke?
58. What is the silliest thing you have done while playing Super Mario?
59. If you could be any Super Mario character, who would you be?
60. What is your favorite Super Mario quote?
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