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Monkey! Trivia Quiz

A quiz on "Monkey!", the cult Japanese TV show.

A multiple-choice quiz by quogequox. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
quogequox

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
195,531

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
270

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Monkey has been assigned the task of escorting a Buddhist monk on his quest to retrieve something from India. What? Hint

A cutting from the tree Buddha rested under

The Buddha's bones

Buddhist scriptures

Water from the Ganges

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the Buddhist monk that Monkey protected? Hint

Kasuya

Atika

Tripitaka

Taku

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Question 3 of 10

3. "The nature of Monkey was ______"? Hint

Irrepressible

Quite mellow actually

Uncontrollable

Insane

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Question 4 of 10

4. When he didn't feel like walking, or time was of the essence, Monkey was able to summon another form of travel. What was it? Hint

A dragon

A meteor

A magic chariot

A flying cloud

5. On the journey west, the travelers encountered many evil demons; fortunately Monkey had at his disposal his trusty fighting staff. When it wasn't in his hands where did Monkey store his staff? Hint

Up his nose

In his sock

In his belt

Behind his ear

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Question 6 of 10

6. Pigsy, a Pig Demon, joined the travelers on their journey. But he wasn't always a pig, once he held a position in Heaven, what was it? Hint

A priest

A stable hand

A general

A chef

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Question 7 of 10

7. Season 2 of the series saw the party's horse devoured by a white water dragon. A furious Monkey defeats the dragon and it is transformed into a horse to continue the journey with them. What is the horse's name? Hint

Ma-Le

Run Rang

Flicker

Yu-Lung

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Question 8 of 10

8. The final member of the party was Sandy, a water spirit. What did Sandy wear draped around his neck? Hint

Shrunken human skulls

Strands of seaweed

Garlic bulbs

A gold chain

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Question 9 of 10

9. Monkey was no ordinary monkey. Where did he come from? Hint

He always was and always will be

Born out of fire

A stone egg

The stork

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Question 10 of 10

10. When totally outnumbered Monkey could call forth extra troops. How? Hint

Calling on the Buddha for help

Whistling for them, he was the monkey king after all

Transforming his hair into monkey warriors

Replicating himself

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Monkey has been assigned the task of escorting a Buddhist monk on his quest to retrieve something from India. What?

Answer: Buddhist scriptures

The TV show was based on the Chinese classic "Hsi Yu Chi"; "Journey to the West" by Wu-Cheng-en. Tripitaka's quest is to travel to India and return with Holy Buddhist scriptures to China.

2. What was the name of the Buddhist monk that Monkey protected?

Answer: Tripitaka

Though the monk was a young man the role was played by actress Masako Natsume. Tripitaka means Three Baskets in Sanskrit. The monk was able to keep Monkey's wild side in check by causing him to suffer terrible headaches if he misbehaved.

3. "The nature of Monkey was ______"?

Answer: Irrepressible

Monkey, actually a stone monkey, was hatched from a stone egg. He spent much time bothering and defying the forces of Heaven until eventually he was trapped beneath a mountain for 500 years. It was here that Tripitaka found him and in exchange for rescuing him demanded his services on the journey west.

4. When he didn't feel like walking, or time was of the essence, Monkey was able to summon another form of travel. What was it?

Answer: A flying cloud

Glowing a delightful pink the cloud occasionally emitted exhaust fumes! It was capable of traveling 180,000 miles in an instant. Handy.

5. On the journey west, the travelers encountered many evil demons; fortunately Monkey had at his disposal his trusty fighting staff. When it wasn't in his hands where did Monkey store his staff?

Answer: Behind his ear

The staff was so heavy only Monkey could wield it, and it was able to shrink and grow to any size.

6. Pigsy, a Pig Demon, joined the travelers on their journey. But he wasn't always a pig, once he held a position in Heaven, what was it?

Answer: A general

Pigsy was cast out from Heaven do to his offensive behavior, culminating in his assault of the Moon Princess. Pigsy always had an eye for the ladies, but alas, his disgusting appearance and manners left him with little success in the area. Toshiyuki Nishida played Pigsy in the show's first two seasons and by Tonpei Hidari in the third.

Answer: Yu-Lung

Yu-Lung was able to transform to human form, when he was played by Shunji Fujimura, when the time came to battle evil demons.

8. The final member of the party was Sandy, a water spirit. What did Sandy wear draped around his neck?

Answer: Shrunken human skulls

Sandy wasn't always a water spirit; he too once lived in Heaven, as a Commander in the Heavenly Host. Like Pigsy he was cast out due to his inappropriate behavior. Played by Shiro Kishibe, he and Pigsy didn't always see eye to eye about, well, just about everything.

9. Monkey was no ordinary monkey. Where did he come from?

Answer: A stone egg

Monkey was hatched from a stone egg, fertilized by the grace of Heaven. He was played by Japanese actor Masaaki Sakai and was gifted not only with immortality and being indestructible but also with enormous side burns.

10. When totally outnumbered Monkey could call forth extra troops. How?

Answer: Transforming his hair into monkey warriors

Monkey would pluck hair from his neck and with a magical flourish blow them away. Hey presto reinforcements.

Source: Author quogequox

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