Mulan vs. The Breadwinner Quiz

Who is the main character in the movie "Mulan"?

• Parvana

• Mulan

• Shauzia

• Fa Zhou

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What is the name of the main character in "The Breadwinner"?

• Mulan

• Parvana

• Mushu

• Atta

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Which country is the setting for the movie "Mulan"?

• Afghanistan

• China

• India

• Japan

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In "The Breadwinner," what does Parvana do to help her family survive?

• Joins the army

• Becomes a teacher

• Disguises herself as a boy

• Moves to another country

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Both Mulan and Parvana disguise themselves as boys. What is the main reason they do this?

• To win a prize

• To help their families

• To become famous

• To travel the world

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Which theme is common to both "Mulan" and "The Breadwinner"?

• Friendship with animals

• Standing up against unfair rules

• Winning a sports competition

• Learning magic

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How are the cultural contexts of "Mulan" and "The Breadwinner" different?

• Both are set in the same country

• "Mulan" is set in ancient China, "The Breadwinner" is set in modern Afghanistan

• Both are set in the future

• Both focus on American culture

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What message do both stories send about courage?

• Only boys can be brave

• Courage means following the rules

• Anyone can be courageous, no matter their gender

• Courage is not important

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Based on what you know about Parvana and Mulan, what can you infer about the challenges girls face in their societies?

• Girls are always allowed to do what they want

• Girls sometimes have to break rules to help their families

• Girls never have any problems

• Girls are always treated equally

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If you were in Parvana’s or Mulan’s situation, what qualities would you need to succeed? Use evidence from both stories to support your answer.

• Laziness and fear

• Bravery and determination

• Selfishness and dishonesty

• Indifference and carelessness

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