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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The White Bride and the Black Bride | Iron Hans | The Three Black Princesses | Knoist and His Three Sons | The Maid of Brakel | My Household | The Lambkin and the Little Fish.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is not the same between "The Three Feathers" and "The Golden Goose"?
(a) Simpleton marries a princess.
(b) An evil witch.
(c) The character Simpleton.
(d) Three brothers.

2. What is the negative trait expressed by the hen in "The Death of the Little Hen"?
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Disloyalty.
(c) Gluttony.
(d) Selfishness.

3. In "The Robber Bridegroom," what proof does the bride have of her story?
(a) A token from her bridegroom's house.
(b) Just her words.
(c) A ring.
(d) The old woman's presence.

4. Which of the following common fairy tales motifs is not found in "The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat"?
(a) Hans as a character.
(b) A beautiful princess.
(c) The use of three.
(d) An evil stepmother.

5. What trait does Catherine have that makes Frederick want to get rid of her?
(a) Her silliness.
(b) Her evilness.
(c) Her laziness.
(d) Her bravery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps the soldier in "The Blue Light"?

2. What animal makes its appearance in "Tales of the Paddock"?

3. Which of the following is NOT a token the huntsman takes of the princess' in "The Skillful Huntsman"?

4. Which phrase can sum up the idea behind the story of "The Valiant Little Tailor"?

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

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