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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fox and the Geese | The Poor Man and the Rich Man | The Singing, Soaring Lark | The Goose-Girl | The Young Giant | The Gnome | The King of the Golden Mountain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Juniper Tree," what present does the bird give to Marlene?
(a) A millstone.
(b) A song.
(c) Red shoes.
(d) A gold chain.

2. What is the negative trait expressed by the hen in "The Death of the Little Hen"?
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Gluttony.
(c) Selfishness.
(d) Disloyalty.

3. What is the girl turned into in "Frau Trude"?
(a) A pumpkin.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A mouse.
(d) A block of wood.

4. Why does the princess escape in Allerleirauh?
(a) Her father wants her to wed a peasant.
(b) Her father wants to kill her.
(c) Her father wants to wed her.
(d) Her father weds an evil woman.

5. How does the witch in Hansel and Gretel die?
(a) The witch does not die.
(b) The siblings murder her.
(c) Hansel pushes her into the oven.
(d) Gretel pushes her into the oven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second wish the poor man wishes for in "The Poor Man and the Rich Man"?

2. What must the sister not do for six years in "The Six Swans"?

3. What is a common fairy tale motif found in "Brother Lustig"?

4. What happens to Faithful John when he tells the king the reason behind certain actions?

5. What power did the servant in "The White Snake" receive?

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