FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Princess Mononoke Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles
Princess Mononoke Quizzes, Trivia

Princess Mononoke Trivia

Princess Mononoke Trivia Quizzes

  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Movie Trivia
  6. »
  7. Movies L-P

Fun Trivia
Also known as 'Mononoke Hime', 'Princess Mononoke' (1997) was directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Among the stars who lent their voices to this adult-themed adventure japanimation film are Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Minnie Driver, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Billy Bob Thornton.
5 Princess Mononoke quizzes and 70 Princess Mononoke trivia questions.
1.
  "Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 1 of 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is my favorite Hayao Miyazaki work - an epic story with complex characters and beautiful animation, as well as original Japanese dialogue with a classical, poetic quality the Hollywood dubbing failed to capture. Enjoy!
Average, 15 Qns, traderider, Mar 17 04
Average
traderider
436 plays
2.
  Princess Mononoke    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'Princess Mononoke' is a fully animated movie. Excellent rainy day rental. I rented it for my son at first, but soon enough, everyone in the family was glued to the TV!
Easier, 10 Qns, minvc, Mar 09 04
Easier
minvc
2042 plays
3.
  "Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 2 of 2   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my favorite Hayao Miyazaki work - an epic story with complex characters, beautiful animation, and poetic dialogue that the Hollywood dubbing failed to capture. As always, good luck, and enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, traderider, Jan 26 11
Tough
traderider
378 plays
4.
  Mononoke Hime    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is for all who appreciate 'Princess Mononoke.' Note, this is based on mostly the dubbed version, but some facts about the movie itself may be needed.
Average, 20 Qns, moro, Nov 04 12
Average
moro
1153 plays
5.
  Take this Princess Mononoke Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz about the American version of "Princess Mononoke". Enjoy!
Average, 15 Qns, purpleyin, Oct 13 03
Average
purpleyin
976 plays
trivia question Quick Question
On what arm(s) does Prince Ashitaka get the demon mark?

From Quiz "Princess Mononoke"





Princess Mononoke Trivia Questions
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?

From Quiz "Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 1 of 2

Answer: Elk

The warriors of his diminishing people are known to ride red elks, and Ashitaka's mount, called Yakul, is a constant companion throughout the story.

2. Who directed Princess Mononoke?

From Quiz Princess Mononoke

Answer: Hayao Miyazaki

3. Who is the composer for the musical score?

From Quiz Mononoke Hime

Answer: Joe Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi composed the music to Miyazaki's other famous films as well.

4. Who is Princess Mononoke?

From Quiz Princess Mononoke

Answer: the Wolf Princess

She was raised by the Wolf Gods when her parents threw her (as an infant) at the feet of the wolf god when approached.

5. The monk who met Ashitaka earlier in the story arrives at Irontown and discusses the current situation with Lady Eboshi. At the end of the conversation, the monk asks her if the young man had come through Irontown. What is her response?

From Quiz "Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 2 of 2

Answer: "He left."

Lady Eboshi's terse response is typical of the original Japanese dialogue - more precise, less patronizing, and much more satisfying than the English dubbing.

6. On what arm(s) does Prince Ashitaka get the demon mark?

From Quiz Princess Mononoke

Answer: right arm

Ashitaka fights with Nago to protect his village, but winds up being cursed by him.

7. Who created 'Princess Mononoke'?

From Quiz Mononoke Hime

Answer: Hayao Miyazaki

Miyazaki also created 'Kiki's Delivery Service' and 'My Neighbor Totoro.' Both of these are beautiful children's films.

8. Who is the hero of the story?

From Quiz Princess Mononoke

Answer: Ashitaka

Ahshitaka saves the day. Of course, he had the help of a FEMALE!

9. 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 do to signify his eternal exile from his people?

From Quiz "Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 1 of 2

Answer: Cut off the topknot of his hair

The topknot is a sign of his nobility and standing among his people, so he cuts this off before departing. He obviously keeps his name, and his weapons will be much needed during his upcoming adventures.

10. San considers what type of animal to be her mother?

From Quiz Princess Mononoke

Answer: Wolf

When Moro, the wolf god, finds San's parents defiling her forest, they throw their baby at the wolf and run away. Moro decides to raise the baby as her daughter rather than eat her.

11. What does 'Mononoke Hime' Mean (Closest translation)?

From Quiz Mononoke Hime

Answer: Phantom Princess

Mononoke can mean monster, but often refers to a spirit, or spirit of the beast. It can be used as an evil term. The people of Iron Town called San this because they thought her soul was stolen by the gods of the forest.

12. Which god-like creature can give life OR death, if he chooses?

From Quiz Princess Mononoke

Answer: The Forest Spirit

He can cure diseases and mend wounds, or he can take the breath right out of you if he pleases.

13. Ashitaka rides to Irontown and finds it besieged by Lord Asano's forces, presaging yet another encounter with the samurai. In Ashitaka's earlier westbound journey, what injury or injuries did he inflict on the first samurai that he shot at?

From Quiz "Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 2 of 2

Answer: Two severed arms

Ashitaka shot the arrow at a samurai who was about to slay a helpless villager. The stone head of the arrow, driven by the strength of the demon curse, cleanly severed both arms. Ashitaka's second arrow severed the head of a second samurai.

14. What is the name of the town that Lady Eboshi runs?

From Quiz Princess Mononoke

Answer: Iron Town

15. What does Ashitaka give San before the battle of the boars?

From Quiz Mononoke Hime

Answer: Crystal Dagger

The dagger is attached to a necklace, but it is not bone. Ashitaka does give San a hug near the end of the movie.

16. Why did Ashitaka have to leave his village?

From Quiz Princess Mononoke

Answer: To find a cure for his curse

He was touched by the demon-creature and cursed - bound to become a demon himself.

17. 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?

From Quiz "Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 1 of 2

Answer: Jiko

Jiko is an elusive monk who is carrying out his own mission for the Emperor. He shares dinner with Ashitaka, speculates that he hails from the Emishi people, and tells Ashitaka of the Forest of the Deer God far to the west.

18. Who says this line 'You're not handsome, you're gorgeous'?

From Quiz Mononoke Hime

Answer: Toki

Toki is one of the women who work at Iron Town. She asks Ashitaka to take off his mask and is happy to see what he looks like.

19. 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?

From Quiz "Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 1 of 2

Answer: Both of these

Lady Eboshi shoots a heavy iron ball into Moro's shoulder, then her chief of the guard, Gonza, ignites a primitive flamethrower device. The fire finally stops Moro's attack and drives her off the hillside.

20. What are the creatures called that guide Ashitaka through the forbidden forest?

From Quiz Princess Mononoke

Answer: Kodama

These are the cutest things!

21. Who liberated and gave jobs to the women of Iron Town?

From Quiz Mononoke Hime

Answer: Lady Eboshi & lady eboshi & Eboshi & eboshi

She was once like them but escaped. She then bought the contracts to free them.

22. Who does the voice-over for Princess Mononoke?

From Quiz Princess Mononoke

Answer: Claire Danes

23. 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 where this encounter takes place?

From Quiz "Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 1 of 2

Answer: Brown

The river is flowing quickly and is a muddy brown from the heavy rains.

24. Who is the voice of Lady Eboshi?

From Quiz Princess Mononoke

Answer: Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver also does the voice for Jane in the Disney version of "Tarzan".

25. How do you kill the Forest Spirit?

From Quiz Princess Mononoke

Answer: Cut off his head

Only by cutting off his head can you kill the Forest Spirit. BUT! If it is reattached, he can be brought back to life.

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?

From Quiz "Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 2 of 2

Answer: He promised Toki he would return Lady Eboshi

Ashitaka made this promise when he stopped by Irontown, and followed through, even as his efforts are met by Lady Eboshi with some derision. His desire to see with eyes unclouded was instilled in him by the Oracle of his village. To our knowledge, Ashitaka and Lord Asano never meet.

27. 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?

From Quiz "Princess Mononoke" (Japanese Version), Pt 1 of 2

Answer: Broken arm and injured leg

The unnamed man that Ashitaka carries has unspecified eye injuries, while Koroku has one broken arm (which briefly feels better after the visit to the pond) and either a sprained or badly bruised leg.

This is category 1940
play trivia = Top 5% Rated Quiz, take trivia quiz Top 10% Rated Quiz, test trivia quiz Top 20% Rated Quiz, popular trivia A Well Rated Quiz
new quizzes = added recently, editor pick = Editor's Pick editor = FunTrivia Editor gold = Gold Member

Teachers / educators: FunTrivia welcomes the use of our website and quizzes in the classroom as a teaching aid or for preparing and testing students. See our education section. Our quizzes are printable and may be used as question sheets by k-12 teachers, parents, and home schoolers.

 ·  All questions, answers, and quiz content on this website is copyright FunTrivia, Inc and may not be reproduced without permission. Any images from TV shows and movies are copyright their studios, and are being used under "fair use" for commentary and education.