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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Hut in the Forest | Sharing Joy and Sorrow | The Willow-Wren | The Sole | The Bittern and Hoopoe | The Owl | The Moon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the first twin kill the second twin in "The Two Brothers"?
(a) He thinks his brother was the one to turn him into stone.
(b) He thinks his brother was unfaithful with the princess.
(c) He thinks his brother killed the princess.
(d) He thinks his brother killed all the animals.

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 does the tailor do to his wife in "Sharing Sorrow and Joy"?
(a) He beats her.
(b) He leaves her.
(c) He kills her.
(d) He treats her well.

4. What is the simple moral of "The Willow-Wren"?
(a) Don't fall asleep on the job.
(b) Don't be a coward and hide.
(c) Treat everyone equally.
(d) Don't win by cheating.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the magician enchant to get revenge on the girl in "The Beam"?

2. What common fairy tale motif is seen in "Hans Married"?

3. Most of Clever Hans uses what writing technique to tell the story?

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

5. What replacement organ does the third surgeon in "The Three Army Surgeons" end up with?

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