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Quiz about A Quiz About Monkey

A Quiz About "Monkey"!


This is a quiz based on the Japanese cult programme "Monkey". It was released in the 70s in Japan as "Saiyuki" and later adapted and translated for English television.

A multiple-choice quiz by lomast. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lomast
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
246,546
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
203
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who played the title role of Monkey? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who played the Buddhist priest, Tripitaka? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which actor played the role of Sandy the Fish Spirit? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who played Pigsy in the first season? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the second season, a different actor played Pigsy. What was his name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was Pigsy's weapon? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What did Tripitaka use to ensure that Monkey behaved himself? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What sort of person did Sandy consider himself to be? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What magic would Monkey normally do if he wanted to spy or eavesdrop on somebody? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who wrote and performed the theme tune, "Monkey Magic"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who played the title role of Monkey?

Answer: Masaaki Sakai

Masaaki Sakai was born of the 6th of August 1946 in Tokyo, Japan. He originally found fame in Japan as part of the band "The Spiders". He became famous in English speaking lands after his great performances as Monkey. He has had some other acting roles but none were as successful.
2. Who played the Buddhist priest, Tripitaka?

Answer: Masako Natsume

Masako Natsume was born on the 17th of November, 1957, in Tokyo, Japan. She was a model before she played the role of Tripitaka. Sadly, she died of Leukemia on the 11th of September, 1985.
3. Which actor played the role of Sandy the Fish Spirit?

Answer: Shiro Kishibe

Shiro Kishibe was born on the 7th of June, 1949, in Kyoto, Japan. He still acts, appearing in the Japanese series "Densha Otoko" in 2005 and "Kurosagi" in 2006. He also presented a daytime television show called "Look, Look, Konnichi Wa" for about ten years.
4. Who played Pigsy in the first season?

Answer: Toshiyuki Nishida

Toshiyuki Nishida was born on the 5th of November, 1947, in Fukushima, Japan. He is probably the most successful of the main actors from Monkey. He has appeared in over fifty productions in Japan and received several awards.
5. In the second season, a different actor played Pigsy. What was his name?

Answer: Tonpei Hidari

Tonpei Hidari was born on the 30th of May, 1937 in Tokyo, Japan. He too has been a successful actor but now many works on Talk Shows. Shunji Fujimura was the actor that played the part of the Horse (when in human form). Andrew Sachs was the actor who did the English dubbing for the Shunji's role. Peter Woodthorpe did the English dubbing for Pigsy in both seasons.

Incidentally, Peter also voiced the role of Gollum in the animated film of "Lord of the Rings" and the BBC's audio cassette version of the story.
6. What was Pigsy's weapon?

Answer: A Muck Rake

Pigsy was very proud of his Muck Rake as it was almost indestructible. The Magic Wishing Staff was Monkey's weapon. Sandy had a variation of the Monk Crescent Moon Spade. A Katana is a Japanese sword which wasn't in "Monkey" as the story was set in China.
7. What did Tripitaka use to ensure that Monkey behaved himself?

Answer: A magic ring

Monkey wore a ring around his head and Tripitaka could use it as a punishment for him. Tripitaka would recite a sutra that Buddha had told him and the ring would shrink around Monkey's head causing him great pain. There would never be any lasting damage to Monkey though because he was immortal and indestructible.
8. What sort of person did Sandy consider himself to be?

Answer: A philosopher

Sandy often referred to himself as a philosopher. He was often trying to think of a philosophical solution to the group's problems. Pigsy thought of himself as a handsome ladies man.
9. What magic would Monkey normally do if he wanted to spy or eavesdrop on somebody?

Answer: Turn into a wasp/hornet

Monkey frequently used his magic to turn himself into a wasp. It usually worked really well and allowed him access to private quarters and lairs, until he got swatted and re-appeared as a normal person rubbing his head.
10. Who wrote and performed the theme tune, "Monkey Magic"?

Answer: Godiego

Godiego also performed the end credits theme "Gandhara". You can download some Godiego Monkey Magic remixes online.
Source: Author lomast

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