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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. Which phrase can sum up the idea behind the story of "The Valiant Little Tailor"?
(a) Brawn before brains.
(b) Brains over brawn.
(c) Tit for tat.
(d) Tat for tit.

2. What common fairy tale motif is seen in "Hans Married"?
(a) Talking animals.
(b) A quest.
(c) Trickery.
(d) An evil stepmother.

3. What does the maiden change herself into in "Sweetheart Roland"?
(a) A princess.
(b) A hedge.
(c) A fiddler.
(d) A rose.

4. What job does the bird have that he ends up wanting to switch in "The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage"?
(a) Light the fire.
(b) Carry water.
(c) Cooking and setting the table.
(d) Bringing home firewood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the kids let the wolf inside in "The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids"?

2. What trait does Catherine have that makes Frederick want to get rid of her?

3. Who kidnaps the baby prince in "The Pink"?

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

5. What animal is Jorinda turned into in Jorinda and Joringel?

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