Who is the main character in the movie?
Mulan
What country does the story take place in?
China
Why does Mulan join the army?
To take her father’s place in the army because he is old and sick. ( can be more detailed )
What name does Mulan use when she pretends to be a boy?
Ping
Who is the small dragon that helps Mulan?
Mushu
What was Mushu’s Job and why did he have that job
Job is banging the gong to wake up the ancestors. He got it because last time he was a protector he ended up killing the guy.
Who is the leader of the enemy
Shan Yu
Who does Shan Yu lead?
He leads the Huns who terrorized ancient China.
What does Mulan cause during the battle in the mountains to defeat many Huns?
An avalanche
What object does the Emperor give Mulan to honor her bravery?
His crest and Shan Yu’s sword
Why does Mulan feel like she doesn’t fit in at the beginning of the movie?
She feels different because she struggles to follow the traditional expectations for women in her society.
Why are the soldiers shocked when they discover Mulan is a woman?
Because it was against the law and they believed women should not be soldiers.
How does Mulan use clever thinking to defeat Shan Yu in the final battle?
She uses a fan to disarm him and traps him on the roof where Mushu fires a rocket at him.
Why is the scene with the matchmaker important to the story?
It shows the strict expectations placed on Mulan and why she feels she does not belong.
What kinds of weapons did soldiers in ancient China commonly use?
They used swords, spears, bows and arrows, and sometimes shields.
Why were dragons important symbols in Chinese culture?
Dragons symbolized power, strength, and good luck.
How did clothing show social status in ancient China?
Rich or important people wore finer fabrics and special designs, while common people wore simpler clothes.
Choose 3 personality’s that Mulan shows in the movie and explain them
She is brave because she took a risk being in the army and managed to stay alive
She is Intelligent because she was able to think quick on her feet and start the avalanche that killed most of the Huns.
She is Protective because when her father has to go to war, she is so protective about him that she takes his place.
