The Ballad of Mulan Vocabulary & Comprehension Quiz

Why was Mulan sad after seeing the draft poster and scrolls in the market?

• A) Her name was listed to fight in the war

• B) Her brother's name was listed to fight in the war.

• C) Her name was not on the scroll, but she wanted to fight in the war.

• D) Her father's name was listed to fight in the war.

Why did Mulan choose to fight in the war?

• A) Her father was too old and frail to fight.

• B) Her brother was too sick to fight in the war.

• C) She had always dreamed of fighting in a war.

• D) Her father asked her to fight in his place.

As she camped, Mulan thought she heard her mother calling but it was only __________.

• A) the wind howling

• B) wild animals in the night

• C) the river crying

• D) her enemiees approaching

Which statement is NOT true about Mulan's time at war?

• A) She traveled thousands of miles.

• B) The nights were harsh and cold.

• C) She fought in hundreds of battles.

• D) Her heart grew very cold and bitter.

How long did Mulan spend at war?

• A) t

• B) ten months

• C) one year

• D) five years

The General told Mulan she could have any gift for being victorious in the war. What did she choose?

• A) gold for her family

• B) a camel to take her home

• C) the horse she rode in battle

• D) a palace for her family to live in

How did Mulan's comrades feel when they discovered Mulan was a woman?

• A) surprised

• B) relieved

• C) angry

• D) disappointed

What is the setting of this story?

• A) a busy town in eastern Japan

• B) a busy city in southern China

• C) a village in northern China

• D) a small seaside village in Japan

What word means soldiers?

• armor

• comrades

• endured

• farewell

• troops

What word means goodbye?

• armor

• comrades

• endured

• farewell

• troops