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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The downside of that personality may equate which of the following to a child?

2. In the example, where does the child live?

3. What fairy tale character was the writer's favorite?

4. Which part of the mind is not fed by fairy tales?

5. An adult may see the relationship between the wolf and the grandmother as _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between an adult that has no experience with fairy tales and a child who does?

2. What did Dr. Sigmund Freud think about the purpose behind the story of Oedpius?

3. When does the oedipal period begin to appear in a child's life?

4. Why are fairy tales important to the development of a child's mind?

5. How does Dickens' statement relate to the conflict of allowing children to experience fairy tales?

6. What story does Bettelheim refer to regarding the introduction of duality?

7. What has often been done to remove violence from fairy tales? What is the result?

8. Historically speaking, what things most often formed a child's intellect?

9. Bruno Bettelheim quotes Charles Dickens on fairy tales. What does Dickens say?

10. Explain the difference of fairy tales in various cultures. Are they all considered to be fairy tales?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The history of the Brothers Grimm is somewhat controversial. Write a biography on each brother and his input regarding the collections of fairy tales. Explore the use of plagiarism, copyright infringement, and misrepresentation. Include the contributions of the brothers and how their collections affected their personal and professional lives.

Essay Topic 2

Study Charles Perrault's version of "Little Red Cap" with the version of "Little Red Riding Hood" made most popular by the Brothers Grimm. Examine how the cultural differences and societal values changed the basic impact of the story. Also examine the two different endings. How does each impact a child on a psychological level? Which is the most beneficial for a child's development? Cite references from psychological journals to back up your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Fairy tales are notorious for their happy endings where the evil are punished and the virtuous are rewarded. Why is it necessary for there to be a "happily ever after?" What exactly is "happily ever after?" Is it a realistic or fanciful concept? Why do other fanciful stories purposely have tragic endings? How does the happy ending affect a child's personality? How do the endings typically infiltrate the child's dream life? What might happen if a story did not have a happy ending? Explain.

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