Class 10 English · Chapter 3

Samacheer Class 10 English - The Story of Mulan

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A. Choose the best answers. 6B. Identify the character or speaker of the following lines. 1C. Answer the following questions in a sentence or two. 8D. Answer the following questions in a paragraph. 2Book Back Questions 3
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1A. Choose the best answers.6 questions
Q.1Mulan goes to the battle instead of her father because _________v
  1. a. she wants to be a soldier.
  2. b. she was asked to join the army.
  3. c. her father is old.
  4. d. her brother is sick.
Solution

Mulan took her father's place because he was old and frail and could not go to war.

Answer:

c

Q.2What did Mulan do before leaving the house?v
  1. a. took leave from her mother
  2. b. cut off her hair
  3. c. prayed
  4. d. made a dress for war
Solution

Before leaving, Mulan cut off her hair and disguised herself as a man so she could join the army.

Answer:

b

Q.3What is the story about?v
  1. a. winning
  2. b. friendship
  3. c. women empowerment
  4. d. motherhood
Solution

The story celebrates Mulan's courage, self-sacrifice and ability, highlighting themes of women’s bravery and empowerment.

Answer:

c

Q.4The Emperor asked Mulan to stay with him in the palace as his ______v
  1. a. wife.
  2. b. royal advisor.
  3. c. army general.
  4. d. friend.
Solution

After the victory the Emperor invited Mulan to remain at the palace in an honored position (asked her to stay with him in the palace).

Answer:

b

Q.5The Emperor gave Mulan __________v
  1. a. six horses and six swords.
  2. b. a death sentence.
  3. c. gold.
  4. d. six camels
Solution

According to the story, the Emperor rewarded Mulan with valuable gifts — specifically six horses and six swords.

Answer:

a

Q.6How did people of the village react to Mulan after her return from the battle?v
  1. a. cheered her
  2. b. mocked her
  3. c. punished her
  4. d. scolded her
Solution

On her return the villagers celebrated and cheered Mulan for her bravery and success.

Answer:

a

2B. Identify the character or speaker of the following lines.1 questions
Q.BIdentify the character or speaker of the following lines: 1. I heard about it in town. 2. I am your son now. 3. The General is a woman? 4. Mulan, stay with me in the palace. 5. You are too kind, sire.v
Solution

1. Mulan's father says he heard the Emperor's order in town. 2. A soldier expresses loyalty to Mulan after learning her identity. 3. A soldier or comrade expresses surprise that the General is a woman. 4. The Emperor invites Mulan to stay in the palace. 5. Mulan politely replies to the Emperor's offer.

Answer:

1 — Mulan's father
2 — (one of) the soldiers (to Mulan, expressing loyalty)
3 — A soldier/comrade (on discovering the General's sex)
4 — The Emperor
5 — Mulan

3C. Answer the following questions in a sentence or two.8 questions
Q.1What was the Emperor's order?v
Solution

The Emperor issued a conscription order requiring every household to provide a man for military service.

Answer:

The Emperor ordered that each family must send one man to join the army to fight the invaders.

Q.2Where did Mulan's father hear about the Emperor's order?v
Solution

The father learned of the conscription announcement from news in the town.

Answer:

He heard about the Emperor's order in the town.

Q.3Why couldn't Mulan's brother go to war?v
Solution

Mulan's brother was not eligible to go to war because of his youth, so Mulan took her father's place instead.

Answer:

Because he was too young to be enlisted.

Q.4Why did Mulan disguise herself as a man?v
Solution

Disguising as a man allowed Mulan to enlist, protect her family and serve her country without being discovered.

Answer:

She disguised herself as a man so she could join the army in place of her father, since only men were allowed to fight.

Q.5How did the soldiers become sick?v
Solution

Extended campaigning in harsh conditions caused many soldiers to become ill; Mulan cared for them and helped nurse them back to health.

Answer:

The soldiers fell sick because of the hardships of the campaign—long marches, exposure and poor food/rest—which led to illness.

Q.6How would she be punished if found guilty?v
Solution

In that society, a woman found to have served disguised as a man would be severely punished—traditionally by execution—so Mulan risked her life.

Answer:

If discovered, she would have faced death as punishment for a woman disguising herself to serve in the army.

Q.7Why did the Emperor give her fine gifts?v
Solution

Mulan had served the Emperor and fought bravely in the war. To recognise her courage, loyalty and the victory she helped win, the Emperor offered her honour, rewards and fine gifts.

Answer:

The Emperor gave her fine gifts to honour and reward her bravery and distinguished service in saving the country.

Q.8How did the soldiers come to know about Mulan's real identity?v
Solution

After the fighting was over, Mulan changed out of the soldier's uniform. When she dressed in female clothing (and at the time of bathing/removing armour), the soldiers saw she was not a man and realised her true identity.

Answer:

Her comrades discovered she was a woman when she removed her armour and put on women's clothes (and/or when she bathed and revealed her true identity).

4D. Answer the following questions in a paragraph.2 questions
Q.1Sketch the character of Mulan.v
Solution

Highlight traits: filial piety (takes her father's place), courage (fights in the army), resourcefulness (disguises and serves well), loyalty (protects comrades and country), modesty (refuses palace honours to return home).

Answer:

Mulan is brave, self-sacrificing and patriotic. Out of love and duty to her aged father, she disguises herself as a man and joins the army in his place. She shows courage and skill in battle, loyalty to her comrades and humility when offered honours. Her actions demonstrate intelligence, devotion to family and exceptional courage, making her a model of filial piety and womanly strength.

Q.2Do you agree with Mulan's decision to go to war? Justify.v
Solution

Agreeing can be justified by citing filial piety (protecting her father), bravery (facing danger), and service to the nation; also her success shows the rightness of her choice.

Answer:

Yes. Mulan's decision was justified because she acted out of filial duty to protect her elderly father and out of patriotism to defend her country. She took a great personal risk, showed courage and competence in battle, and put others before herself—qualities deserving respect.

5Book Back Questions3 questions
Q.1Pick out the qualities that you possess and qualities that you expect from your siblings / friends.v
Solution

List personal qualities you have (e.g. responsibility, honesty, kindness, patience) and those you value in others (e.g. loyalty, support, trustworthiness, respect). Give brief examples if required.

Answer:

Qualities I possess: responsibility, honesty, kindness, perseverance. Qualities I expect from siblings/friends: loyalty, respect, support, honesty.

Q.2Work in pairs, find out the mutual qualities that you and your friend share. Justify your top priority with his / hers.v
Solution

Identify qualities both you and your partner have (e.g. trust, helpfulness, punctuality). Choose one as top priority and justify briefly (e.g. trust is essential for sharing problems and depending on each other).

Answer:

Mutual qualities: trustworthiness, sense of humour, cooperation. Top priority: trust — because it lets us rely on each other in difficult situations and builds a strong friendship.

Q.3Discuss in groups the need for human values.v
Solution

Explain that values like honesty and compassion help people cooperate, resolve conflicts, and support one another. Use examples (e.g. Mulan's filial piety and courage) to show how values lead to positive outcomes for individuals and communities.

Answer:

Human values (honesty, compassion, respect, responsibility) are needed to build trust, maintain harmony, guide behaviour, and create a caring, stable society.