Journey to the west study guide
1. How does the Stone Monkey become King? The Stone Monkey becomes king when he climbs to the top of mountain with a group of other monkeys. When they reach the top they see a waterfall. One of the monkeys proclaims that whoever finds the source of the water fall should be appointed king. Stone monkey speaks up and says that he will do it. So he jumps through and comes back which makes him king.
2. What does the Stone Monkey see on the other side of the waterfall? The Stone Monkey found a house on the other side of the water fall. This house had beads and plates in it as well as an entrance that was completely covered by the water fall.
3. Why does the Stone Monkey leave his brethren? Stone Monkey leaves his brethren when he hears that his breatheren do not wish to accompany him, they say he should find his own way and this angers Stone monkey so he leaves.
4. What does the Subodhi teach the Stone Monkey? Subodhi teaches monkey magic arts such as transformations and how to use his powers.
5. Why does Tripitaka need to control Monkey? Stone Monkey needs to be controlled because he is a great and measly powerful protector for Tripitaka. However Stone Monkey is very hot tempered and lacks good judgment. If Stone Monkey had not joined these travels it is entirely possible that Tripitaka may have not made it to the end of the journey.
6. Why does the Bodhisattva stop Monkey from destroying the wizard? Bodhisattva stops monkey to teach monkey to control his aggression and power.
7. What does Monkey find out about the city Cart Slow? Monkey finds out that the city of Cart Slow was rulled for 20 years by three Taoists; Tiger, Deer and sheep. Also he learned that these Taoists could make rain even in droughts
8. In what way are Monkey and Bajaie characters different before they meet Buddha while on the journey? Bajaie and Monkey differ drastically through the journey. While Monkey is loyal to his master and full of energy and humor Bajaie seems to only be
2. What does the Stone Monkey see on the other side of the waterfall? The Stone Monkey found a house on the other side of the water fall. This house had beads and plates in it as well as an entrance that was completely covered by the water fall.
3. Why does the Stone Monkey leave his brethren? Stone Monkey leaves his brethren when he hears that his breatheren do not wish to accompany him, they say he should find his own way and this angers Stone monkey so he leaves.
4. What does the Subodhi teach the Stone Monkey? Subodhi teaches monkey magic arts such as transformations and how to use his powers.
5. Why does Tripitaka need to control Monkey? Stone Monkey needs to be controlled because he is a great and measly powerful protector for Tripitaka. However Stone Monkey is very hot tempered and lacks good judgment. If Stone Monkey had not joined these travels it is entirely possible that Tripitaka may have not made it to the end of the journey.
6. Why does the Bodhisattva stop Monkey from destroying the wizard? Bodhisattva stops monkey to teach monkey to control his aggression and power.
7. What does Monkey find out about the city Cart Slow? Monkey finds out that the city of Cart Slow was rulled for 20 years by three Taoists; Tiger, Deer and sheep. Also he learned that these Taoists could make rain even in droughts
8. In what way are Monkey and Bajaie characters different before they meet Buddha while on the journey? Bajaie and Monkey differ drastically through the journey. While Monkey is loyal to his master and full of energy and humor Bajaie seems to only be