Bao - Pixar - Questions

Where does the story of Bao most likely take place?

• New York City

• A village in Europe

• Toronto

• A bakery in Paris

What is a bao?

• A type of noodle

• A steamed bun filled with meat or vegetables

• A spicy soup

• A rice dish

What surprising thing happens to the dumpling the mother makes?

• It burns in the steamer

• It disappears from the kitchen

• It comes to life like a baby

• It turns into a real bun

How does the mom feel when the dumpling begins to grow up?

• Excited to have more free time

• Nervous and protective

• Bored and sleepy

• Happy he is leaving

What activity does the dumpling do with other children?

• He plays video games

• He plays soccer

• He studies math

• He bakes with them

Why does the mom eat the dumpling?

• She was hungry

• She wanted to stop him from leaving

• She didn't recognize him

• It was just a dream

What does the mom learn in the end when her real son returns?

• She wants more bao

• Her son never really left

• She needs to let go and accept change

• The dumpling was real

How does the film show the importance of food in culture?

• It shows people cooking at a restaurant

• It shows food bringing the family together

• It talks about farming

• It explains recipes step-by-step

How are the mom and the dumpling/son different?

• The mom likes soccer, the son doesn't

• The mom wants closeness, the son wants independence

• The mom is messy, the son is clean

• The mom likes technology

What does the ending of the movie suggest about family relationships?

• They never change

• They are only about food

• They can be difficult but full of love

• They are not very important