Question 1

As "Princess Mononoke" opens, Prince Ashitaka rides towards his village and learns of a strange quiet that has settled over the forest. What kind of animal is he riding?

Accepted Answer

Elk

Question 2

When the demon Nago bursts from the forest toward the watchtower, Ashitaka quickly fires an arrow at the tower's base. What does he hope to accomplish by doing this?

Accepted Answer

Goad Yakul into running away.

Question 3

The Oracle of the village convenes a council and informs Ashitaka of his fate. The Prince chooses to meet his fate and decides to travel to the west. Before departing the council, what does Ashitaka d

Accepted Answer

Cut off the topknot of his hair.

Question 4

We see Ashitaka arrive at a village in his westward journey, and he obtains rice from a street vendor. What payment does he offer the vendor, a payment which is rejected at first?

Accepted Answer

Gold

Question 5

In his encounter with the rice vendor, Ashitaka is assisted by a traveling monk who will figure prominently in the final confrontation with the Deer God. What is this monk's name?

Accepted Answer

Jiko

Question 6

As a train of oxen brings much-needed provisions back to Irontown, the wolf tribe of Moro appears in the heavy rain and attacks the expedition on a narrow hillside track. Who fights back against Moro?

Accepted Answer

Both of these.

Question 7

As Ashitaka rescues two of the Irontown men that have fallen off the hillside track, he encounters the wolf tribe of Moro for the first time. What is the color of the river?

Accepted Answer

Brown

Question 8

As Ashitaka and the two Irontown men leave the pond where the Deer Good resides, the ox driver Koroku rides Yakul, while Ashitaka carries the other injured man on his back. What are Koroku's injuries?

Accepted Answer

Broken arm and injured leg.

Question 9

Ashitaka meets Lady Eboshi during an iron shipment inspection. Ignoring Gonza, Eboshi takes Ashitaka to a secret leper hut where they design new, lighter rifles. Who are these rifles for?

Accepted Answer

The women of Irontown.

Question 10

Ashitaka, angered by Lady Eboshi's role in creating the Nago demon, struggles to control his cursed arm. Who is the leper that warned Lady Eboshi not to underestimate Ashitaka?

Accepted Answer

Osa

Question 11

After Ashitaka impresses the women at the bellows, San attacks Irontown to kill Lady Eboshi. Ashitaka intervenes before San is shot down. How does Ashitaka rescue the stunned San from the mob?

Accepted Answer

He throws a beam at a wooden lamp.

Question 12

The film was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 13

The iron ball that goes through Ashitaka's chest is well-aimed and intentionally fired.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 14

Miyazaki began developing early concepts in 1980 and later considered basing a film on the Hōjōki (1212), a Japanese literary classic.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 15

Bleeding from a chest wound, Ashitaka carries San through Irontown's silence. He tries to single-handedly lift the massive wooden gate. How many men are usually needed?

Accepted Answer

10

Question 16

As Yakul carries both San and Ashitaka away from Irontown, what other injury does Ashitaka suffer that might have killed a weaker person?

Accepted Answer

He hits his head on a rock.

Question 17

When Lord Okkoto approaches Ashitaka, what does San specifically tell the boar god?

Accepted Answer

Not to eat Ashitaka.

Question 18

At the fortress gate, three samurai emissaries are greeted quite rudely--how?

Accepted Answer

All of these.

Question 19

The monk who met Ashitaka arrives at Irontown, discusses the situation with Lady Eboshi, and then asks if the young man had passed through. What is her response?

Accepted Answer

"He left."

Question 20

Ashitaka leaves the shelter of the wolf tribe's cave and jumps down to meet Yakul. Which of Ashitaka's possessions does he have when he and Yakul are led out of the forest?

Accepted Answer

None of these.

Question 21

Ashitaka reaches Irontown, under siege by Lord Asano, signaling another clash with the samurai. Earlier, traveling west, what injury did Ashitaka inflict on the first samurai he shot?

Accepted Answer

Two severed arms.

Question 22

Ashitaka helps one of the Moro's pups attempting to emerge from underneath a dead boar, and one of the mercenaries attempts to stop him. What does the mercenary shoot at Ashitaka with?

Accepted Answer

Poison Darts

Question 23

The film i set in the Muromachi period of Japanese history.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 24

Ashitaka has his bow and arrows in his possession during the final confrontation with the Deer God.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 25

What does Lord Okkoto tell Moro when they meet this last time?

Accepted Answer

"Squeal."

Question 26

Lady Eboshi manages to shoot off the Deer God's head, bringing death to the entire forest and losing her arm in the process. What reason does Ashitaka give for saving her?

Accepted Answer

He promised Toki he would return Lady Eboshi.

Question 27

Many of the main characters barely avoid certain death at the "hands" of the vengeful Night Walker as it overspreads the land, seeking its missing head. Which character avoids death by wading on the b

Accepted Answer

Gonza

Question 28

A windstorm sweeps away the remnants of Irontown, and as tranquility returns, we observe life being renewed on the hillsides. What is the last scene we see in the movie?

Accepted Answer

A kodama looking at a sapling.

Question 29

What year was the film released?

Accepted Answer

1997

Question 30

The film made ¥2.35 billion.

Accepted Answer

true

The Ultimate Princess Mononoke Trivia Quiz

2) When the demon Nago bursts from the forest toward the watchtower, Ashitaka quickly fires an arrow at the tower's base. What does he hope to accomplish by doing this?

3) The Oracle of the village convenes a council and informs Ashitaka of his fate. The Prince chooses to meet his fate and decides to travel to the west. Before departing the council, what does Ashitaka d

4) We see Ashitaka arrive at a village in his westward journey, and he obtains rice from a street vendor. What payment does he offer the vendor, a payment which is rejected at first?

5) In his encounter with the rice vendor, Ashitaka is assisted by a traveling monk who will figure prominently in the final confrontation with the Deer God. What is this monk's name?

6) As a train of oxen brings much-needed provisions back to Irontown, the wolf tribe of Moro appears in the heavy rain and attacks the expedition on a narrow hillside track. Who fights back against Moro?

7) As Ashitaka rescues two of the Irontown men that have fallen off the hillside track, he encounters the wolf tribe of Moro for the first time. What is the color of the river?

8) As Ashitaka and the two Irontown men leave the pond where the Deer Good resides, the ox driver Koroku rides Yakul, while Ashitaka carries the other injured man on his back. What are Koroku's injuries?

9) Ashitaka meets Lady Eboshi during an iron shipment inspection. Ignoring Gonza, Eboshi takes Ashitaka to a secret leper hut where they design new, lighter rifles. Who are these rifles for?

10) Ashitaka, angered by Lady Eboshi's role in creating the Nago demon, struggles to control his cursed arm. Who is the leper that warned Lady Eboshi not to underestimate Ashitaka?

11) After Ashitaka impresses the women at the bellows, San attacks Irontown to kill Lady Eboshi. Ashitaka intervenes before San is shot down. How does Ashitaka rescue the stunned San from the mob?

12) The film was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

13) The iron ball that goes through Ashitaka's chest is well-aimed and intentionally fired.

14) Miyazaki began developing early concepts in 1980 and later considered basing a film on the Hōjōki (1212), a Japanese literary classic.

15) Bleeding from a chest wound, Ashitaka carries San through Irontown's silence. He tries to single-handedly lift the massive wooden gate. How many men are usually needed?

16) As Yakul carries both San and Ashitaka away from Irontown, what other injury does Ashitaka suffer that might have killed a weaker person?

17) When Lord Okkoto approaches Ashitaka, what does San specifically tell the boar god?

18) At the fortress gate, three samurai emissaries are greeted quite rudely--how?

19) The monk who met Ashitaka arrives at Irontown, discusses the situation with Lady Eboshi, and then asks if the young man had passed through. What is her response?

20) Ashitaka leaves the shelter of the wolf tribe's cave and jumps down to meet Yakul. Which of Ashitaka's possessions does he have when he and Yakul are led out of the forest?

21) Ashitaka reaches Irontown, under siege by Lord Asano, signaling another clash with the samurai. Earlier, traveling west, what injury did Ashitaka inflict on the first samurai he shot?

22) Ashitaka helps one of the Moro's pups attempting to emerge from underneath a dead boar, and one of the mercenaries attempts to stop him. What does the mercenary shoot at Ashitaka with?

23) The film i set in the Muromachi period of Japanese history.

24) Ashitaka has his bow and arrows in his possession during the final confrontation with the Deer God.

25) What does Lord Okkoto tell Moro when they meet this last time?

26) Lady Eboshi manages to shoot off the Deer God's head, bringing death to the entire forest and losing her arm in the process. What reason does Ashitaka give for saving her?

27) Many of the main characters barely avoid certain death at the "hands" of the vengeful Night Walker as it overspreads the land, seeking its missing head. Which character avoids death by wading on the b

28) A windstorm sweeps away the remnants of Irontown, and as tranquility returns, we observe life being renewed on the hillsides. What is the last scene we see in the movie?

29) What year was the film released?

30) The film made ¥2.35 billion.