- a. she wants to be a soldier.
- b. she was asked to join the army.
- c. her father is old.
- d. her brother is sick.
Mulan took her father's place because he was old and frail and could not go to war.
c
- a. took leave from her mother
- b. cut off her hair
- c. prayed
- d. made a dress for war
Before leaving, Mulan cut off her hair and disguised herself as a man so she could join the army.
b
- a. winning
- b. friendship
- c. women empowerment
- d. motherhood
The story celebrates Mulan's courage, self-sacrifice and ability, highlighting themes of women’s bravery and empowerment.
c
- a. wife.
- b. royal advisor.
- c. army general.
- d. friend.
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).
b
- a. six horses and six swords.
- b. a death sentence.
- c. gold.
- d. six camels
According to the story, the Emperor rewarded Mulan with valuable gifts — specifically six horses and six swords.
a
- a. cheered her
- b. mocked her
- c. punished her
- d. scolded her
On her return the villagers celebrated and cheered Mulan for her bravery and success.
a
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.
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
The Emperor issued a conscription order requiring every household to provide a man for military service.
The Emperor ordered that each family must send one man to join the army to fight the invaders.
The father learned of the conscription announcement from news in the town.
He heard about the Emperor's order in the town.
Mulan's brother was not eligible to go to war because of his youth, so Mulan took her father's place instead.
Because he was too young to be enlisted.
Disguising as a man allowed Mulan to enlist, protect her family and serve her country without being discovered.
She disguised herself as a man so she could join the army in place of her father, since only men were allowed to fight.
Extended campaigning in harsh conditions caused many soldiers to become ill; Mulan cared for them and helped nurse them back to health.
The soldiers fell sick because of the hardships of the campaign—long marches, exposure and poor food/rest—which led to illness.
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.
If discovered, she would have faced death as punishment for a woman disguising herself to serve in the army.
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.
The Emperor gave her fine gifts to honour and reward her bravery and distinguished service in saving the country.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Qualities I possess: responsibility, honesty, kindness, perseverance. Qualities I expect from siblings/friends: loyalty, respect, support, honesty.
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).
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.
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.
Human values (honesty, compassion, respect, responsibility) are needed to build trust, maintain harmony, guide behaviour, and create a caring, stable society.