• This magic stone was watched over by the Sun, Moon, and Wind, and one day, the Wind blew gently over the stone. Over time, the wind shaped it, and it began to resemble a monkey.

Why did the other monkeys make Sun Wukong their king?

• They made Sun Wukong to their king because he was so clever and brave that they named him to their king.

What did Sun Wukong do when Death came for him?

• He went on quests for magical tools and garments to make him more powerful - so powerful that he could escape from when Death came for him.

What was the first job that the Jade Emperor gave Sun Wukong?

• The first Job that the Jade Emperos gave Sum Wukong was that he gets to be the protector of Horses.

How did the war between Sun Wukong and the gods end?

• It ended bad because the gods sended their best warrior is to fight by Sun Wukong defeated them all whith his wits and trickery.

Inferential Comprehension

Why do you think the Jade Emperor didn't make Sun Wukong a god right away?

• Jade Emperor didn’t make Sun Wukong to a king because he only wanted power and nothing more he wasn’t capable of becoming a king even tho he had the power and also all the works he got from the Emperor he didn’t got to do it he wasn’t someone to trust.

What does the story tell us about Sun Wukong's personality?

• He was clever, strong but he had a strong personality and when a god told him what to do he didn’t wanted to do it. He believes he is greater than everyone else even the gods. Also somenhing that impressed me is that even tho the gods told him what to do he didn’t like it to being told what to do .

How does Sun Wukong show his intelligence and cleverness in the story?

• At first how intelligent he was that other monkeys named him king.

• How he got the magical powers by honing on quests.

• The way how he escaped the death.

• Causing trouble and provoking the gods in a way that he doesn’t do the thing the gods want him to do.

• Also in the way he won the war with the gods even tho they have sent the best warriors.

2-Because he was very intelligent and brave.

3-He got magic tools and garments

4-He declared him protector of the horses, he had to take care of the stables forever.

5- The Gods called the Buddha to be enclosed in the palm of his hand.

6- Because of their thirst for power and desire to be superior

7- That he was very arrogant

8- For his great ingenuity and cunning.

In the legend of the Monkey King, the stone monkey comes to life after being shaped by natural elements over time. Specifically, the wind blows gently over a magic stone on a distant mountainous island, gradually shaping it until it resembles a monkey. Eventually, this stone monkey begins to come to life, living among the other animals on the island.

2 the other monkeys made him their king after he demonstrated exceptional bravery and leadership.

3- when Death came for him, he resisted by erasing his name from the Book of Life and Death. This act was intended to make him and his fellow monkeys immortal, defying the natural order and the authority of the underworld. But Wukong was not truly immortal.

4- Protector of horses

5- the war between Sun Wukong and the gods concludes with Sun Wukong capture and imprisonment.

6- By assigning Sun Wukong initial roles such as Protector of Horses and later Guardian of the Royal Garden, the Jade Emperor aimed to evaluate his character, loyalty, and ability to handle responsibility within the heavenly realm.

7- He is known for his quick wit and resourcefulness, often devising ingenious solutions to challenges.

8- Sun Wukong exhibits bravery and leadership by leaping through a waterfall and discovering a hidden cave, which he proposes as a safe haven for his fellow monkeys. This act leads to his recognition as their king.

^{A:born from a magical stone on top of Flower-Fruit Mountain.}

^{Why did the other monkeys make Sun Wukong their king?}

^{A: he demonstrated exceptional bravery by jumping through a waterfall to discover a hidden cave, proving himself to be the most courageous among them.}

^{What did Sun Wukong do when Death came for him?}

^{A:Wukong fights his way through the World of Darkness to complain to "The Ten Kings", who are the judges of the dead.}

^{What was the first job that the Jade Emperor gave Sun Wukong?}

^{A:first job for Sun Wukong was to manage the heavenly stables, also known as the "Keeper of the Heavenly Horses".}

^{How did the war between Sun Wukong and the gods end?}

^{A:The war between Sun Wukong and the gods ended with the Grand Buddha imprisoning Sun Wukong under a mountain for 500 years}

^{Inferential Comprehension}

^{Why do you think the Jade Emperor didn't make Sun Wukong a god right away?}

^{A:The Jade Emperor likely didn't make Sun Wukong a god immediately because of his rebellious nature and lack of respect for authority,}

^{What does the story tell us about Sun Wukong's personality?}

^{A:The story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from Journey to the West, reveals several key aspects of his personality:}

^{Rebellious and Ambitious,Clever and Resourceful, Prideful and Arrogant, Impulsive and Mischievous, Loyal and Protective,Capable of Growth}

^{Overall, Sun Wukong’s personality is a blend of intelligence, mischief, arrogance, and loyalty, making him one of the most dynamic and beloved figures in Chinese mythology.}

^{How does Sun Wukong show his intelligence and cleverness in the story?}

^{A:Sun Wukong demonstrates his intelligence and cleverness in Journey to the West in several ways:}

^{Mastering Transformations, Outsmarting Heaven, Stealing Immortality, Defeating Powerful Enemies, Escaping Capture, Helping His Companions}

^{Overall, Sun Wukong’s intelligence lies not just in his supernatural abilities but in his cunning, adaptability, and ability to manipulate situations to his advantage.}

The stone monkey came to life when the Wind gently blew over it over time, shaping it until it began to resemble a monkey.

2. Why did the other monkeys make Sun Wukong their king?

The other monkeys made him their king because he was an extraordinary, brave, and intelligent monkey.

3. What did Sun Wukong do when Death came for him?

Sun Wukong became so powerful that he managed to escape Death when it came for him.

4. What was the first job that the Jade Emperor gave Sun Wukong?

The Jade Emperor gave him the job of “Protector of Horses,” meaning he had to watch over the heavenly stables.

5. How did the war between Sun Wukong and the gods end?

The war ended when the Jade Emperor asked Buddha for help, and Buddha trapped Sun Wukong in the palm of his golden hand.

Inferential Comprehension

6. Why do you think the Jade Emperor didn’t make Sun Wukong a god right away?

Probably because the Jade Emperor knew that Sun Wukong was impulsive, ambitious, and difficult to control. He wanted to test his patience and character before granting him divine status.

7. What does the story tell us about Sun Wukong’s personality?

The story shows that Sun Wukong is brave, intelligent, cunning, and ambitious, but also rebellious and impatient.

8. How does Sun Wukong show his intelligence and cleverness in the story?

Sun Wukong shows his intelligence and cleverness by escaping Death, outsmarting the gods, defeating the best warriors with tricks, and challenging the Jade Emperor with his strategies.

blew gently over the stone. Over time, the wind shaped it, and it began to resemble a

monkey.

2.This monkey was so

clever and brave that the other monkeys on the island made him their king. Named himself Sun Wukong, which means the Handsome Monkey King, and made himself

a great stone throne.

3-Sun Wukong went on quests for magical tools and garments to make

him more powerful—so powerful that he was able to escape Death when it came to take him.

4.Protector of Horses.

5-the Jade Emperor called on Buddha himself to imprison the Monkey King in the palm of his golden hand.

Inferential Comprehension.

6Because he realized that he was very greedy for power and extremely self-centered.

7.He was ambitious, rebellious, proud, confident, clever and brave,

8-Sun Wukong demonstrates his intelligence and cleverness in several ways throughout the story

• With his intelligence, he ascended to the throne and called himself a god.

• He used magical tools to escape death.

• He rebelled against the Jade Emperor and the gods.

• He provoked a war that only Buddha could stop.