The Conversation
by Francis Ford Coppola
About_
This study guide accompanies a close reading of the film’s narrative, following surveillance expert Harry Caul as he
becomes entangled in a mystery surrounding a couple he has been hired to record. It is organized into five chapter
sections, each covering a distinct stage of the plot, along with a crossword puzzle and a character study of the
protagonist. The guide is designed to build comprehension of plot details while encouraging deeper reflection on
themes of privacy, guilt, and paranoia. This study guide contains 65 questions across 5 chapter sections (50 Factual

• 15 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
  What’s Included_
  This study guide features 5 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (50 total), 5 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
  Questions (15 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
  critical thinking question).
  Target Grades_
  Grades 10-12
  Teacher Note_
  This guide offers a ready-made way to check comprehension and spark rich discussion without hours of prep. The
  mix of factual recall and critical thinking questions helps students track plot details while pushing them to grapple
  with the story’s deeper themes of trust, guilt, and surveillance. Enjoy watching your students dig into the material!