Journey to the West — Questions and answers

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What emerged from the miraculous stone at the summit of Flower-Fruit Mountain?

Choices

  1. A beautiful flower with magical petals
  2. A playful dragon that could fly
  3. A wise old turtle with a glowing shell
  4. A stone monkey, bright-eyed and full of life ✓

Answer: A stone monkey, bright-eyed and full of life

From page 1

What did Sun Wukong steal from the Heavenly Peach Garden?

Choices

  1. The Peaches of Immortality ✓
  2. The Heavenly Nectar of Youth
  3. The Celestial Seeds of Power
  4. The Golden Apples of Wisdom

Answer: The Peaches of Immortality

From page 2

What did Buddha transform his hand into to trap Sun Wukong?

Choices

  1. A giant golden cage
  2. An unbreakable crystal dome
  3. The mighty Five Elements Mountain ✓
  4. A swirling vortex of clouds

Answer: The mighty Five Elements Mountain

From page 3

Who was the holy monk chosen by Emperor Taizong to journey to the Western Heaven?

Choices

  1. The Venerable Xuanzang, known as Tripitaka ✓
  2. The wise Master Ling
  3. The brave Abbot Wei
  4. The devoted Elder Chen

Answer: The Venerable Xuanzang, known as Tripitaka

From page 4

Where was Sun Wukong trapped when Tripitaka found him?

Choices

  1. Inside a magical tree
  2. Behind a roaring waterfall
  3. At the bottom of a deep well
  4. Beneath the Five Elements Mountain ✓

Answer: Beneath the Five Elements Mountain

From page 5

In the Journey to the West, what was the name of the pig-like demon who joined the monk Tripitaka's pilgrimage?

Choices

  1. Zhu Bajie, or Pigsy ✓
  2. The Bull Demon King
  3. The Red Boy
  4. Sha Wujing, or Sandy

Answer: Zhu Bajie, or Pigsy

From page 6

What was the name of the treacherous river the pilgrims faced where Sha Wujing emerged?

Choices

  1. The Whispering Willow River
  2. The Serpent's Coil River
  3. The Flowing Sands River ✓
  4. The Misty Mountain River

Answer: The Flowing Sands River

From page 7

What did Sun Wukong need to borrow from Princess Iron Fan to cross the Flaming Mountains?

Choices

  1. The magical Plantain Fan ✓
  2. The Golden Gourd of Winds
  3. The Jade Scepter of Ice
  4. The Silver Bell of Rain

Answer: The magical Plantain Fan

From page 8

Where did the pilgrims finally reach to meet Buddha and receive the sacred Buddhist scriptures?

Choices

  1. The ancient Dragon King's underwater palace
  2. The serene Cloud Peak Monastery
  3. The peaceful Jade Palace in the Celestial Realm
  4. The magnificent Thunderclap Temple in the Western Paradise ✓

Answer: The magnificent Thunderclap Temple in the Western Paradise

From page 9

Where did the pilgrims return with the Buddhist scriptures after their journey was complete?

Choices

  1. The Heavenly Peach Garden
  2. The Flowing Sands River
  3. The great city of Chang'an ✓
  4. The summit of Flower-Fruit Mountain

Answer: The great city of Chang'an

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