Name___________#____The Ballad of MulanReading Assessment

Reading: Word Analysis, Vocabulary, and FluencyDirections: Choose the vocabulary word that matches each definition.

1. good-byea. comrades c. triumphant b. farewell d. armor

2. having won by defeating anothera. troops c.enduredb. armor d.victorious

3. body covering, often of metal, worn for protection in battle.a. comrades c. armorb. farewell d. troops

4. put up with or lasted througha. endured c.triumphantb. armor d. troops

5. successfula. troops c. armorb. triumphant d. endured

6. soldiersa. victorious c. troopsb. comrades d. armor

7. companions who share one’s activitiesa. troops c. farewellb. victorious d. comrades

Reading: ComprehensionDirections: Read each question and choose the best answer.

8. Where does “The Ballad of Mulan” take place?a. Egypt c. Chinab. Japan d. Europe

9. Why does Mulan go to war?

a. Her brother is away at school.b. The Emperor asks her to join the army.c. She goes in place of her old, frail father.d. She wants to prove she is brave.

10. How long is Mulan away fighting the war?a. two years c. ten weeks b. ten years d. 20 days

11. What does Mulan wear to prevent the soldiers from knowing she is a girl?

a. robe b. kimono c. armor d. dress

12. Who honors Mulan after the war is over?a. Emperorb. President c. Governor d. Principal

13. In the story, Mulan compares men and women to what animal?a. horse b. rabbit c. bird d. mouse

14. What does Mulan have to do before going off to war?a. ride thousands of milesb. meet with the Emperorc. buy a horse, a saddle, and a bridled. weave a rug

15. While she’s away, Mulan thinks she hears her mother’s voice, and she wants to hear her father’s. What does this show about Mulan?

a. She feels tired.b. She feels confused.c. She feels excited.d. She feels homesick.