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100

In Spirited Away, what does Lin bribe another worker with to get Chihiro on the elevator?

Roasted Newt

100

What is the name of the legendary Castle in the Sky?

Double points if you can answer why the name has to be changed in some countries.

Laputa

It means "prostitute" in Spanish

100

What is Haku's real name?

Kohaku River
100

Who voices the dashing cat known as The Baron in Whisper of the Heart and The Cat Returns?

Cary Elwes

100

What does Markl say every time he opens the door?

Stand by

200

Calcifer loves to munch on the waste from what breakfast staple?

Eggs (eggshells")

200

How does Chihiro reach Zeniba?

By train

200

Who is the artist who helps Kiki to handle her burnout?

Ursula

200

Which award nomination did Miyazaki refuse to attend?

The Oscars/The Academy Awards

200

In "Howl's Moving Castle", what caused the whole war in the first place?

Turniphead/the prince going missing

300

What sweet treat does Madame give to Kiki?

Chocolate Cake

300

In "Whisper of the Heart" a popular American song is often sung. What is the setting of this song?

West Virginia

(half credit for Country Road)

300

What are two alias names we hear Howl using?

Jenkins and Pendragon

300

Who voices the father in Ponyo?

Liam Neeson

300

What kind of work does Lin declare the "big tub" is?

Frog work

400

What does San chew before feeding to an injured Ashitaka?

Jerky

400

If you've read the novel of "Howl's Moving Castle," you should know that Howl comes from this European country.

Wales

400

Which antagonists become allies to Sheeta and Pazu in "Castle in the Sky?"

Pirates

400

Miyazaki took his illustrators to an animal shelter so they could better illustrate what scene?

Chihiro giving Haku medicine

400

Which historical movie was deemed at once too critical and too forgiving of Japan during WWII for its portrayal of young aeronautical engineer?

The Wind Rises

500

Since all their cutlery is dirty, Sophie has to eat her breakfast with what utensil?

A spoon

500

Where is Miyazaki from?

Bunkyo City

(half points for Tokyo)

500

What animal is Totoro described at in the Chinese market?

Chinchilla

500

How did "Whisper of the Heart" lead to Miyazaki's initial decision to announce his retirement?

The stress of making the film led to the death of its director, Yoshifumi Kondo.

500

It is understood that Hayao Miyazaki holds a deep fondness for planes and other aeronautics. Why is this?

His father was an aeronautical engineer

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