Setting or Where the story took place
Where does most of Bao take place?
A. A restaurant
B. A city park
C. A family home
D. A grocery store
Answer: A family home
What is Bao mostly about?
A. Learning how to cook
B. A magical dumpling
C. A mother’s fear of letting go
D. Childhood imagination
Answer: C. A mother's fear of letting go
What causes the conflict between the mother and the dumpling to increase?
A. The dumpling refuses to eat her food
B. The dumpling begins to act independently and pull away
C. The dumpling leaves the house forever
D. The mother stops caring for the dumpling
Answer: B. The dumpling begins to act independently and pull away
How is the mother mostly portrayed?
A. Carefree
B. Strict but loving
C. Mean
D. Uninterested
Answer: B. Strict but loving
What is the tone at the beginning of Bao?
A. Scary
B. Silly and warm
C. Angry
D. Sad
Answer: Silly and warm
The story is set primarily inside the mother’s __________.
Answer: home / apartment / kitchen
The main idea of Bao centers on a parent’s struggle with __________.
Answer: Allowing their child to grow up or letting go
The main conflict arises when the dumpling begins to seek __________.
Answer: freedom or independence
The mother shows her love primarily through __________.
Answer: food / cooking / caring for others
As the dumpling grows up, the tone shifts from playful to __________.
Answer:
tense / sad / serious / emotional
Which detail helps us to understand Bao's culture?
A. Pizza boxes
B. Chinese dumplings
C. School uniforms
D. A farm
Answer: B. Chinese dumlings
Which theme is best supported by the events in the film?
A. Honesty is important
B. Love can become overprotective
C. Hard work leads to success
D. Friends matter most
Answer: B Love can become overprotective
Which moment shows the conflict most clearly?
A. The dumpling being cooked
B. The dumpling growing up
C. The mother eating the dumpling
D. The family having dinner
Answer: The mother eating the dumpling
How does the dumpling change throughout the film?
A. He stays obedient
B. He becomes independent
C. He disappears
D. He becomes a villain
Answer:
B. He becomes independent
Which scene most strongly changes the tone of the film?
A. The mother cooking dumplings
B. The dumpling playing outside
C. The mother eating the dumpling
D. The family eating together at the end
Bonus points: if you can tell me why
Answer: The mother eating the dumpling
When the mother eats the dumpling, the tone of the film changes because the story is no longer funny or playful. It becomes sad and serious. Didn't this moment surprise you and showed how scared the mother is of losing her child? Instead of being happy, you might be a little worried and upset, which changes the feeling of the movie.
The setting reflects ______ a focused on food and togetherness.
A. boy
B. mom
C. family
D. dad
Answer: C. family
The dumpling represents the mother’s feelings about her __________.
Answer: child or son
The mother’s actions are driven by fear of __________ her child.
Answer: losing
The dumpling symbolizes the mother’s __________ as a parent.
How does she feel about the dumpling and him growing up?
Answer:
emotions / fears / struggles / identity
Which word best describes the tone at the very end of Bao?
A. Angry
B. Happy and warm
C. Scary
D. Confused
Answer: B. Happy and Warm
How does the movie taking place in the home help you understand the mother’s feelings and emotions? Do you think the story would have been better if it took place somewhere else? Why or why not?
Answer: If you shared an answer, it is correct. If you did not make an attempt or even try your answer is incorrect.
Why do you think Pixar chose to tell this story through symbolism instead of having the characters speak? How does that affect the main idea?
Answer: If you tried, your answer is correct . If you did not try it is wrong.
Symbolism allows viewers to connect emotionally without language barriers.
The dumpling represents the child, making the theme universal.
The lack of dialogue makes the main idea clearer through actions and emotions.
How does the dumpling change over time in Bao, and how does this change contribute to the conflict?
Answer:
At the beginning of the film, the dumpling is obedient and dependent on the mother. Over time, the dumpling grows older and becomes more independent, wanting freedom and his own choices. This change creates conflict because the mother struggles to accept his independence and is afraid of losing him.
How do the characters change by the end of the film? What lesson do they learn about each other?
Answer:
The mother learns to accept change.
The son learns to be kind and respectful while still being independent.
Both grow by understanding and respecting how the other person is feeling
How does Mrs. Jackson feel every Wednesday when I spend time with Harley, Joy, Kristopher and Maliyah?
Answer: Warm and Happy
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