Developing a character profile for 'Mulan' | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

What is a protagonist?

• the oldest character in a story

• the first character introduced in a story

• a main character or central figure in a story

• the character who has the most power

Answer explanation

Mulan drives the action in the story and her fate is of the greatest importance.

True or false? Mulan's quest only impacted her own fate.

(a)  

Answer explanation

Mulan’s quest has implications for the fate of herself, her family and her country.

What is a character trait?

• what a character looks like

• the special qualities belonging to a character

• a character's name

Answer explanation

Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting. For example, brave, kind, rude.

How can we identify a character trait?

• through what a character says and does

• through what a character wears

• through a character's experiences

Answer explanation

We can learn about Mulan's character traits through her actions and experiences in the story.

Which character traits can we infer from Mulan's decision to disguise herself as a boy and fight in the war in place of her father or brother?

• timid

• courageous

• unkind

• selfless

• protective

Answer explanation

Mulan showed great courage and selflessness in order to protect her family and serve her country.

Mulan did not find her quest easy. It was physically and emotionally challenging for her, but she persevered. What character traits can we infer from these actions?

• resilient

• selfish

• determined

• loyal

• lazy

Answer explanation

Mulan was resilient and determined in the face of a difficult quest which enabled her to demonstrate loyalty to her country and the cause.