The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which Studio Ghibli film tells the story of a girl trapped in a spirit world after her parents are turned into pigs?
Possible answers:
- Spirited Away
- Mon voisin Totoro
- Howl's Moving Castle
- Ponyo
Explanation: "Spirited Away" (2001) tells the story of Chihiro, a girl who enters a spirit world. It won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
Question 2 : Who is the founder and main director of Studio Ghibli?
Possible answers:
- Akira Kurosawa
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Makoto Shinkai
- Mamoru Hosoda
Explanation: Hayao Miyazaki, born in 1941, co-founded Studio Ghibli in 1985 with Isao Takahata. He is considered one of the greatest animation directors.
Question 3 : Which iconic Studio Ghibli creature is a forest spirit that resembles a large cat?
Possible answers:
- Haku
- Jiji
- Totoro
- Calcifer
Explanation: Totoro is Studio Ghibli's mascot. This benevolent creature appears in "My Neighbor Totoro" (1988) and features in the studio's logo.
Question 4 : In which Ghibli film does a young girl travel on a broomstick with her black cat Jiji?
Possible answers:
- Princesse Mononoké
- Arrietty
- Nausicaä
- Kiki's Delivery Service
Explanation: "Kiki's Delivery Service" (1989) follows 13-year-old Kiki, who moves to a new city to complete her witch training with her cat Jiji.
Question 5 : Which Ghibli film tells the story of a little fish-girl who wants to become human?
Possible answers:
- Arrietty
- Ponyo
- The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
- Castle in the Sky
Explanation: "Ponyo" (2008) is inspired by "The Little Mermaid". Ponyo is a little red fish who falls in love with a boy named Sosuke.
Question 6 : What is the name of the magical moving castle in "Howl's Moving Castle"?
Possible answers:
- Castle in the Sky
- The Castle of Cagliostro
- Howl's Castle
- The King's Castle
Explanation: Howl's castle is a fantastical mechanical construction that walks on chicken legs and is powered by the fire demon Calcifer.
Question 7 : In which country is Studio Ghibli based?
Possible answers:
- Chine
- South Korea
- Taïwan
- Japon
Explanation: Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985, is located in Koganei, a suburb of Tokyo, Japan. The name "Ghibli" comes from a hot Libyan desert wind.
Question 8 : Which Ghibli film takes place during World War II and tells the story of two orphans?
Possible answers:
- Porco Rosso
- Whisper of the Heart
- Grave of the Fireflies
- The Wind Rises
Explanation: "Grave of the Fireflies" (1988) by Isao Takahata is a heartbreaking film about Seita and Setsuko, two children struggling to survive in bombed Japan.
Question 9 : What is the name of the dragon that Chihiro falls in love with in "Spirited Away"?
Possible answers:
- Haku
- Pazu
- Howl
- Ashitaka
Explanation: Haku is a young boy who can transform into a white dragon. He helps Chihiro find her parents, who were turned into pigs by the witch Yubaba.
Question 10 : In "Princess Mononoke", which character is raised by wolves?
Possible answers:
- Sheeta
- Nausicaä
- Kiki
- San
Explanation: San, nicknamed Princess Mononoke, was abandoned as a baby and raised by the wolf goddess Moro. She fights the humans who destroy the forest.
