Q 01/05

According to Journey to the West, what is the Monkey King born from?

A) A dragon's egg

B) A magical stone

C) A giant peach

D) A lotus flower

Answer · why

B) A magical stone

The stone develops a womb that breaks open to reveal a stone egg, and the wind turns the egg into a monkey.

Q 02/05

How far can Sun Wukong travel in a single somersault?

A) 36,000 li

B) 54,000 li

C) 81,000 li

D) 108,000 li

Answer · why

D) 108,000 li

That is roughly 54,000 km, and the trick needs a hand sign, a spell, a fist clench and a body shake.

Q 03/05

How many Earthly Transformations does Sun Wukong master?

A) 18

B) 36

C) 54

D) 72

Answer · why

D) 72

He was offered a choice between 36 heavenly changes and 72 earthly ones and picked the larger set.

Q 04/05

Where does the Monkey King keep his staff when he is not using it?

A) Under his tongue

B) Behind his belt

C) In his ear

D) In his tail

Answer · why

C) In his ear

He shrinks the weapon to the size of a needle first; only he is strong enough to wield it at full size.

Q 05/05

How much does the Ruyi Jingu Bang weigh in the novel?

A) 13,500 jin

B) 27,000 jin

C) 54,000 jin

D) 108,000 jin

Answer · why

A) 13,500 jin

That is about 7,960 kilograms, and the staff can change size, extend, fly and attack on command.