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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with the couple's marriage in "What Happened to Hadji"?
(a) She has an affair.
(b) They spend too much money.
(c) He has an affair.
(d) They fight.

2. Who are the main tricksters in "The Tall Tales"?
(a) A king and a queen.
(b) Five thieves.
(c) Two sisters.
(d) Three brothers.

3. How does the woman in "The Brewery of Eggshells," discover the child is not hers?
(a) She brews eggshells.
(b) She paints eggshells.
(c) She makes an omelette.
(d) She poaches eggs.

4. What happens to the three year old child in "Father of Eighteen Elves" when his mother returns?
(a) The child falls into a deep slumber.
(b) The child ages 15 years.
(c) The child does not speak.
(d) The child can only sing.

5. What contest must suitors enter in "The Ash Lad Who Made the Princess Say You're a Liar!"?
(a) They must flatter the King's daughter.
(b) They must be completely honest.
(c) They must outlie the King's daughter.
(d) They must outlie the King's son.

6. In "The Longwitton Dragon," why can the knight not slay the dragon?
(a) The dragon's tail is in the water.
(b) The knight forgot his sword.
(c) The dragon begs to be forgiven.
(d) The dragon's toe is in the water.

7. Why does Li Chi volunteer to see the serpent?
(a) To help her parents.
(b) To show that girls can do anything.
(c) To pay off a debt.
(d) To win the heart of a prince.

8. In "The Man Who Had No Story," what does the elderly couple ask Brian to do?
(a) Tell them a fairytell.
(b) Milk their cow.
(c) Make them some dinner.
(d) Sing them a song.

9. What does the servant tell the nobleman at the end of "Helping to Lie"?
(a) He need not tell outlandish stories.
(b) He should not tell the truth.
(c) He should marry.
(d) He does not need to lie.

10. In "The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs," at whose house does the boy sleep?
(a) An ogre's house.
(b) A witch's house.
(c) A robber's house.
(d) A beggar's house.

11. Why is Glooscap sad in "Glooscap and the Baby"?
(a) He lives alone.
(b) He defeated everyone.
(c) He didn't become king.
(d) His mother died.

12. What is "The Fly" about?
(a) Plants.
(b) Death.
(c) Forgiving debt.
(d) Insects.

13. How many tribes exist at the start of "How Men and Women Got Together"?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

14. Where did "Catherine, Sly Country Lass" originate?
(a) Italy.
(b) Ireland.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

15. In "The King's Favorite," when does the king remember the girl's disobedience?
(a) When she is old.
(b) He does not remember.
(c) On her 13th birthday.
(d) When she dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must the servant in "Helping to Lie'" help his master do?

2. What is amazing about the well in "The Longwitton Dragon"?

3. What is wrong with the earth in "Why the Hare Runs Away"?

4. In "The Birth of Finn MacCumhail," who hides the boy?

5. Where does the man in "The Prayer that was Answered" leave his bride?

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