How The Monkey King Came To Be - Journey To The West

In ancient Chinese literature, there are _____ great classical novels. 

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How did Monkey King get crowned? 

What does the name “孙悟空”(Sūn Wùkōng) mean? Can you name one or two tricks “孙悟空” learned from the Taoist master? 

What two jobs did the Jade Emperor give 孙悟空 (Sūn Wù kōng)? Do you think they were suitable? 

What are the two qualities/abilities 孙悟空(Sūn Wù kōng) gained after ruining the royal banquet and being cast into the Lao Zi's furnace? 

What was used to control or tame the Monkey King? 

After watching this video, predict in two to three how being on the journey with the monk would change Sūn Wù Kōng's personalities.