Princess Mononoke - Quiz
Princess Mononoke
  • 1. Who is the main protagonist in Princess Mononoke?
A) Jigo
B) San
C) Ashitaka
D) Lady Eboshi
  • 2. What is the name of the wolf goddess in the film?
A) Moro
B) Totoro
C) Hinotori
D) Yubaba
  • 3. What mythical creature does Ashitaka ride on his journey?
A) Catbus
B) Soot Sprite
C) No-Face
D) Yakul
  • 4. Which character is responsible for cutting off the Forest Spirit's head?
A) Moro
B) Ashitaka
C) Jigo
D) Eboshi
  • 5. What is the name of the forest where the animals live?
A) Valley of the Wind
B) Iron Town
C) Forest Spirit
D) Tatara Ba
  • 6. Which character is known as the Forest Spirit?
A) Yakul
B) Jigo
C) Moro
D) Shishigami
  • 7. What is the name of the rifle-wielding monk in the film?
A) Yubaba
B) Jigo
C) Moro
D) Hii-sama
  • 8. What valuable resource is mined in the film?
A) Coal
B) Diamond
C) Iron
D) Gold
  • 9. Which character is the leader of Iron Town?
A) Okkoto
B) Jigo
C) San
D) Lady Eboshi
  • 10. Who directed Princess Mononoke?
A) Hayao Miyazaki
B) Toshio Suzuki
C) Neil Gaiman
D) Joe Hisaishi
  • 11. In which period is Princess Mononoke set?
A) Muromachi period
B) Edo period
C) Heian period
D) Kamakura period
  • 12. What is the name of Ashitaka's cursed arm's supernatural ability?
A) Telepathy
B) Supernatural strength
C) Flight
D) Invisibility
  • 13. Who voices the character San in the original Japanese version?
A) Mitsuko Mori
B) Yuriko Ishida
C) Hisaya Morishige
D) Kaoru Kobayashi
  • 14. What is the name of the town led by Lady Eboshi?
A) Forest Town
B) Mountain City
C) Irontown
D) Woodland Village
  • 15. Who composed the score for Princess Mononoke?
A) Ennio Morricone
B) Joe Hisaishi
C) Hans Zimmer
D) John Williams
  • 16. What is the name of the boar god corrupted by an iron ball?
A) Nago
B) Okkoto
C) Moro
D) Jigo
  • 17. What does the Forest Spirit transform into at sunset?
A) Daylion
B) Moonwolf
C) Nightwalker
D) Sunbird
  • 18. Who wrote the English translation for Princess Mononoke?
A) Joe Hisaishi
B) Hayao Miyazaki
C) Neil Gaiman
D) Toshio Suzuki
  • 19. What is Lady Eboshi's plan regarding the Forest Spirit?
A) To kill it to eradicate the gods and enable Irontown to prosper
B) To capture it for its immortality-granting head
C) To worship it
D) To make peace with it
  • 20. What happens when Eboshi beheads the Forest Spirit?
A) It heals the forest
B) It grants immortality to Eboshi
C) Its body explodes into a dark, chaotic fluid that kills everything it touches
D) It transforms back into Nago
  • 21. What is Ashitaka's decision after his curse is lifted?
A) To return to his village
B) To remain and help rebuild Irontown
C) To leave Japan forever
D) To join Lady Eboshi
  • 22. What does the Forest Spirit's head do when returned by Ashitaka and San?
A) The Nightwalker dies and dissolves into the wind
B) It grants immortality to Ashitaka
C) It transforms Eboshi into a god
D) It causes a new curse on Ashitaka
  • 23. What does Eboshi resolve to do after being repentant?
A) To destroy it completely
B) To rebuild Irontown better
C) To become the leader of the forest
D) To leave Japan
  • 24. What is the relationship between San and Ashitaka at the end?
A) They promise to meet as often as they can, despite San's inability to forgive humanity
B) Ashitaka leaves for his village
C) San becomes the leader of Irontown
D) They decide to leave Japan together
  • 25. What does Ashitaka do when he catches a glimpse of the Forest Spirit?
A) He decides to leave Japan forever
B) He joins Eboshi in her plans
C) He continues his journey to seek answers about Nago's hatred
D) He immediately attacks the Forest Spirit
  • 26. What is the significance of the film's marketing campaign?
A) It used no digital techniques
B) It focused only on international markets
C) It was the largest advertisement campaign in Japan at the time
D) It was led by Hayao Miyazaki
  • 27. What themes does Princess Mononoke explore?
A) Science fiction and technology
B) Environmentalism and societal diversity
C) War and politics
D) Romance and comedy
  • 28. How was the film received in Japan and the United States?
A) It was ignored by audiences
B) It received a broadly positive critical response
C) It was universally panned by critics
D) It was banned in both countries
  • 29. What record did Princess Mononoke break upon its release?
A) It was only shown in a few theaters
B) It became the highest-grossing film in Japan at the time
C) It was released without any marketing
D) It had the lowest box office earnings
  • 30. What is the significance of the boar clan's leader, Okkoto?
A) He transforms into a human
B) He declares their intention to attack Irontown rather than let their kind diminish
C) He decides to leave the forest
D) He becomes an ally of Lady Eboshi
  • 31. What happens to Moro's head after being reanimated?
A) It becomes the new leader of Irontown
B) It transforms into a human
C) It bites off Eboshi's arm
D) It joins Ashitaka in his journey
  • 32. What is the role of the Forest Spirit in the film?
A) An enemy of Ashitaka
B) A human child
C) A leader of Irontown
D) A god of life and death that transforms into the Nightwalker at sunset
  • 33. What does Ashitaka do after San threatens to kill him?
A) He compliments her beauty, surprising her
B) He attacks her immediately
C) He leaves the forest forever
D) He joins Lady Eboshi
  • 34. What does the film's score contribute to?
A) It enhances the emotional and thematic depth of the story
B) It is unrelated to the film's themes
C) It focuses only on comedy
D) It was composed by Toshio Suzuki
  • 35. What happens to Ashitaka's curse at the end of the film?
A) It becomes permanent
B) It transforms into a new character
C) It causes him to leave Japan
D) It is lifted as the devastated land is renewed with abundant flora
  • 36. What is the significance of the film's production budget?
A) It had no impact on the film's quality
B) It was funded entirely by Lady Eboshi
C) It was ¥2.35 billion, making it the most expensive animated film at the time
D) It was the cheapest animated film ever made
  • 37. What is the significance of Neil Gaiman's involvement?
A) He voiced a character in the original Japanese version
B) He wrote the English translation, making significant alterations for its American audience
C) He composed the score
D) He directed the film
  • 38. What percentage of reviews on Rotten Tomatoes for Princess Mononoke are positive?
A) 60%
B) 85%
C) 75%
D) 93%
  • 39. What magazine released special issues on Princess Mononoke?
A) Variety
B) Time
C) Animage
D) The New Yorker
  • 40. Which company released the English dub of Princess Mononoke theatrically in Japan on April 29, 2000?
A) GKIDS
B) Tokuma Shoten
C) Buena Vista Home Entertainment
D) Miramax
  • 41. What was a significant change in Studio Ghibli's employment practices by the early 1990s?
A) Outsourcing animation to other studios
B) Hiring full-time animators
C) Focusing solely on short-term contracts
D) Employing only freelance artists
  • 42. Which mountains did Kazuo Oga visit for inspiration for the Emishi village?
A) Kiso Mountains
B) Hakone Mountains
C) Fuji Mountains
D) Shirakami-Sanchi
  • 43. Who initially offered Neil Gaiman the role of scripting 'Princess Mononoke'?
A) Quentin Tarantino
B) Harvey Weinstein
C) Denison
D) Jack Fletcher
  • 44. How many people had seen Princess Mononoke in theaters by November 1997?
A) 12 million
B) 5 million
C) 14.2 million
D) 20 million
  • 45. Which film's fantasy elements were favorably compared to those in Princess Mononoke by some critics?
A) Beauty and the Beast
B) Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
C) The Lion King
D) Aladdin
  • 46. In which year was Miyazaki's preliminary concept for Princess Mononoke republished?
A) 1983
B) 1995
C) 2000
D) 2014
  • 47. When was Princess Mononoke released in IMAX theaters featuring a 4K remastered version?
A) 2017
B) March 2025
C) 2014
D) December 19, 2000
  • 48. Which film director recommended Neil Gaiman for the script of 'Princess Mononoke'?
A) Quentin Tarantino
B) Harvey Weinstein
C) Jack Fletcher
D) Denison
  • 49. Which orchestra performed the final score of Princess Mononoke?
A) London Symphony Orchestra
B) New York Philharmonic
C) Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra
D) Berlin Philharmonic
  • 50. How many key animation frames were there?
A) 70,000
B) 80,000
C) 100,000
D) 60,000
  • 51. When was the DVD release in North America initially planned before being delayed?
A) April 29, 2000
B) December 19, 2000
C) March 2025
D) August 2000
  • 52. Which critic considered Princess Mononoke Miyazaki's best work?
A) Janet Maslin
B) Leonard Klady
C) Roger Ebert
D) Michael Atkinson
  • 53. Who said that the original negatives had been preserved and rescanned in 4K over 10 years prior?
A) Atsushi Okui
B) Hayao Miyazaki
C) Toshio Suzuki
D) John Lasseter
  • 54. What species was named after the character San in 2025?
A) A type of bird
B) A mountain goat
C) A deepwater tilefish called Branchiostegus sanae
D) A desert cactus
  • 55. Who provided an alternative to traditional depictions of Japanese history that influenced Miyazaki?
A) Takeshi Umehara
B) Sasuke Nakao
C) Michiyo Yasuda
D) Hayao Miyazaki
  • 56. How did Princess Mononoke perform at the American box office?
A) Moderately
B) Exceptionally well
C) It was a record breaker
D) Poorly
  • 57. In which year was Princess Mononoke released on VHS in Japan?
A) 1998
B) 2000
C) 1997
D) 2014
  • 58. Which geopolitical conflict influenced Miyazaki's filmmaking style in the 1990s?
A) Vietnam War
B) World War II
C) The Gulf War
D) Korean War
  • 59. Which company was responsible for dubbing and distributing 'Princess Mononoke' in the United States?
A) Buena Vista Entertainment
B) Miramax Films
C) Studio Ghibli
D) Disney Studios
  • 60. How many preview screenings were ultimately held for Princess Mononoke?
A) 23
B) 130
C) 100
D) 70
  • 61. Who was the president of Tokuma Shoten who commented on the film's success?
A) Denison
B) Yasuyoshi Tokuma
C) Miyazaki
D) Suzuki
  • 62. Who performed the vocal theme song for Princess Mononoke?
A) Yoshikazu Mera
B) Ayumi Hamasaki
C) Hikaru Utada
D) Mika Nakashima
  • 63. What musical element is used to represent San's aggression?
A) Soft piano melodies
B) Choral harmonies
C) Contrasting cluster chords
D) Solo violin pieces
  • 64. Which scales does Hisaishi employ in Princess Mononoke's score?
A) Japanese pentatonic scales
B) Chromatic scales
C) Major and minor scales only
D) Blues scales
  • 65. Who assisted Neil Gaiman with the translation for 'Princess Mononoke'?
A) Quentin Tarantino
B) Jack Fletcher
C) Harvey Weinstein
D) Steve Alpert
  • 66. Which orchestra performed a symphony version of the Princess Mononoke soundtrack in 1998?
A) Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
B) Czech Philharmonic
C) Los Angeles Philharmonic
D) Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
  • 67. Who directed the English dub of 'Princess Mononoke'?
A) Neil Gaiman
B) Quentin Tarantino
C) Jack Fletcher
D) Harvey Weinstein
  • 68. Who insisted on the adoption of digital painting in Princess Mononoke?
A) Michiyo Yasuda
B) Hayao Miyazaki
C) Yoshinori Sugano
D) Mamoru Oshii
  • 69. What tone does Napier suggest Princess Mononoke has compared to Miyazaki's previous works?
A) Lighter and more whimsical
B) More comedic
C) More romanticized
D) Grimmer
  • 70. What type of weapons are primarily used in the film's conflict?
A) Swords and bows
B) Guns
C) Magic spells
D) Spears and axes
  • 71. Who spearheaded the promotional strategy for Princess Mononoke?
A) Yoshioka
B) Tokuma
C) Miyazaki
D) Suzuki
  • 72. Where did the English dub of 'Princess Mononoke' premiere in New York City?
A) Avery Fisher Hall
B) Carnegie Hall
C) Madison Square Garden
D) Radio City Music Hall
  • 73. Who re-recorded the vocal theme for the English dub of Princess Mononoke?
A) Sarah Brightman
B) Hayley Westenra
C) Lea Salonga
D) Sasha Lazard
  • 74. Which program was developed by Microsoft for Princess Mononoke?
A) Photoshop
B) RenderMan
C) Toon Shader
D) Blender
  • 75. Which language scholar commented on the English dub's changes for 'Princess Mononoke'?
A) Jennifer E. Nicholson
B) Denison
C) Neil Gaiman
D) Steve Alpert
  • 76. Which company released the film on Blu-ray in 2014?
A) Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
B) Miramax
C) GKIDS
D) Tokuma Shoten
  • 77. Which director is Princess Mononoke primarily influenced by in its jidaigeki style?
A) Akira Kurosawa
B) Isao Takahata
C) Hayao Miyazaki
D) Kazuhiko Komatsu
  • 78. Which island did Miyazaki and four art directors visit to inspire the film's forest of the gods?
A) Yakushima
B) Shikoku
C) Hokkaido
D) Kyushu
  • 79. When did animation production for Princess Mononoke commence?
A) March 1995
B) June 1994
C) July 1995
D) January 1996
  • 80. Which other anime laid the foundation for anime to become an academic subject alongside Princess Mononoke?
A) Naruto
B) Neon Genesis Evangelion
C) Dragon Ball Z
D) Sailor Moon
  • 81. In which month did Miyazaki return to work on Princess Mononoke after his break?
A) January
B) April
C) September
D) June
  • 82. What rank did Empire give Princess Mononoke on their list of the 500 greatest films?
A) 250th
B) 350th
C) 488th
D) 100th
  • 83. What did Miyazaki publish his initial concepts of Princess Mononoke in?
A) an online blog
B) a book
C) a magazine article
D) a newspaper column
  • 84. What year did Studio Ghibli partner with Whole Hog Theatre for a stage adaptation of Princess Mononoke?
A) 2018
B) 2020
C) 2005
D) 2013
  • 85. How many cels were used in the film?
A) 200,000
B) 100,000
C) Approximately 144,000
D) 90,000
  • 86. How many cinemas in Japan screened Princess Mononoke upon its release?
A) 260
B) 1800
C) 1000
D) 500
  • 87. What did James Cameron cite as an influence on his film Avatar?
A) My Neighbor Totoro
B) Spirited Away
C) Porco Rosso
D) Princess Mononoke
  • 88. How was the film's release described by newspapers?
A) An unexpected flop
B) A quiet debut
C) A cinematic revolution
D) The 'Mononoke phenomenon'
  • 89. Who wrote the Japanese literary classic Hōjōki?
A) Yamamoto Tsunetomo
B) Murasaki Shikibu
C) Sei Shōnagon
D) Kamo no Chōmei
  • 90. According to Shiro Yoshioka, whose writing influenced Miyazaki's depiction of societal heterogeneity?
A) Napier.
B) Denison.
C) Yoshihiko Amino.
D) McCarthy.
  • 91. In what year did Hayao Miyazaki compose the preliminary ideas for Princess Mononoke?
A) 1994
B) 1983
C) 1979
D) 1980
  • 92. In what year did GKIDS re-issue Princess Mononoke on DVD and Blu-ray?
A) 2000
B) 2017
C) 2025
D) 2014
  • 93. What side project did Miyazaki work on during his break from Princess Mononoke?
A) Castle in the Sky
B) My Neighbor Totoro
C) Porco Rosso
D) On Your Mark
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