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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Crystal Ball | Maid Maleen | The Boots of Buffalo-Leather | The Gold Key | St. Joseph in the Forest | The Twelve Apostles | The Rose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wants to cook Fundevogel?
(a) The stepmother.
(b) The cook.
(c) The witch.
(d) The servant.

2. What sticks to the maiden when she is leaving Mother Holle's home in the story Mother Holle?
(a) Pitch.
(b) Gold.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Silver.

3. What do "The Willow-Wren" and "The Sole" have in common?
(a) They both attempt to explain a natural phenomenon.
(b) They both attempt to explain the way of animals.
(c) They both warn against cheating to win.
(d) They both warn against jealousy and envy.

4. Which reoccurring character is found in "The Young Giant"?
(a) Hans.
(b) Simpleton.
(c) Gretel.
(d) Thumbling.

5. What does George pester the chickens to do in "The Crumbs on the Table"?
(a) Beat the mistress.
(b) Run away.
(c) Eat crumbs off the mistress's table.
(d) Lay golden eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What breaks Snow White's sleeping spell?

2. What do the Seven Swabians carry together?

3. Which of the following fairy tale elements is not found in "The True Bride"?

4. What do the pregnant women in "The Old Man Turned Young Again" give birth to?

5. Which of the following common fairy tales motifs is not found in "The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat"?

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