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What does Mulan buy in the East Market?
What does Mulan buy in the East Market?
Where does Mulan arrive in the evening after leaving the Yellow River?
Where does Mulan arrive in the evening after leaving the Yellow River?
Who does Mulan want to serve in the army in place of?
Who does Mulan want to serve in the army in place of?
What sound does Mulan hear as she leaves her parents and camps on the Yellow River's bank?
What sound does Mulan hear as she leaves her parents and camps on the Yellow River's bank?
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What does Mulan not hear when she arrives at Black Mountain?
What does Mulan not hear when she arrives at Black Mountain?
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What did Mulan request upon her return?
What did Mulan request upon her return?
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How did Mulan's family react when they heard she was returning?
How did Mulan's family react when they heard she was returning?
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What did Mulan's sister do when she heard Mulan was coming?
What did Mulan's sister do when she heard Mulan was coming?
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How did Mulan's brother react when he heard she was coming?
How did Mulan's brother react when he heard she was coming?
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How did Mulan's comrades react when they realized she was a woman?
How did Mulan's comrades react when they realized she was a woman?
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Study Notes
Mulan's Homecoming
- Mulan returns home and meets with the Son of Heaven, who awards her with prizes and promotions.
- The Khan inquires about her desires, and Mulan declines a minister's post, opting instead to return home on a swift mount.
Family Reunion
- Mulan's family, including Father, Mother, Elder Sister, and Little Brother, prepare to greet her return.
- Each family member readies themselves in their own way, demonstrating their excitement and eagerness to reunite with Mulan.
Mulan's Daily Life
- After changing into her old-time clothes, Mulan sits in her east chamber and faces the window, fixing her cloud-like hair and applying makeup.
- She meets with her comrades, who are amazed to discover her true gender after traveling together for twelve years.
Family Concerns
- Mulan reveals that she saw the draft posters and learned of the Khan's call for troops, with her father's name listed on the army scrolls.
- Concerned for her father's safety, Mulan decides to take his place in the army, purchasing a horse, saddle, bridle, and whip in preparation.
Journey to War
- At dawn, Mulan bids farewell to her parents and sets out for the Yellow River, where she camps for the evening.
- She continues her journey, eventually arriving at Black Mountain, where she focuses on her mission, undeterred by the sounds of nature and the distant voices of her family.
Warfare
- Mulan travels ten thousand miles on military business, crossing passes and mountains with ease.
- She faces the harsh realities of war, with generals dying in battle and soldiers returning after ten years of service.
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Test your knowledge of the classic Chinese poem about Mulan, a young woman who decides to disguise herself as a man and take her father's place in the army. Answer questions about Mulan's internal struggles and her brave decision to serve in the military.
