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Why is the mountain called Fruitless Mountain?
Nothing can grow there.
Can fates written in the Book of Fortune be changed?
Yes.
How did Ma get another goldfish?
The Goldfish Man gave it to her.
Why is the dragon accompanying Minli on this trip?
He wants to learn how to fly.
Where does Minli live?
In the valley of Fruitless Mountain.
Who knows the answer to every question?
The Old Man of the Moon.
What is the name of the young boy that Minli meets?
Buffalo Boy.
How was the tiger trapped?
The children lured the tiger into an old well by convincing the tiger that another beast was in there.
Who was the beggar in the city?
The king.
What were the important items given to Minli as a baby?
Two copper coins and a blue rice bowl with a white rabbit on it.
What was on the Paper of Happiness
One unknown word written over and over.
How did Minli and the Dragon get past the monkeys?
They used a net and cooked rice to trick the monkeys.
Why did the painter not give Dragon eyes?
Once the dragon got eyes, the dragon would come to life and be set free from the painting.
Why did Jade Dragons children turn into the rivers?
Because Jade Dragon was not going to allow it to rain and the people would have suffered.
Why does Minli buy the goldfish, even though it costs her everything she has?
The stranger promises it will bring good fortune.
What made Jade Dragon depressed?
Her children decided to turn into rivers.
What is Dragon unable to do?
Fly.
Why can't the Dragon go into the city with Minli?
The last dragon in the city destroyed it.
How old is the dragon?
100 years old.
What did the King give Minli before she left the kingdom?
A piece of paper with the borrowed line written on it.
Minli set the goldfish free.
What happened to dragon when he got scratched from the tiger?
He became ill.
What is the theme of the story?
What did the beggar do for the people once Minli bought him the peach?
The beggar planted the peach which then grew into a tree. The tree produced peaches for all, but there was a hint of magic as the trees fruit was being taken from the cart.
Why did Jade Dragon stop sending clouds and rain to Earth?
She was offended that they said they were glad it had stopped raining.