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

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

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

4. Why does the tailor throw the footstool in "The Tailor in Heaven"?
(a) He threw it in anger when he saw an old woman washing clothes.
(b) He threw it in joy when he saw an old woman washing clothes.
(c) He threw it in anger when he saw an old woman stealing.
(d) he threw it in joy when he saw an old woman stealing.

5. What happens to Faithful John when he tells the king the reason behind certain actions?
(a) He dies.
(b) He turns to stone.
(c) His tongue burns out.
(d) He becomes blind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sticks to the maiden when she is leaving Mother Holle's home in the story Mother Holle?

2. What do the Seven Swabians carry together?

3. Who wants to cook Fundevogel?

4. What is heavily symbolized in "The White Bride and the Black Bride"?

5. What does the first stepsister do to get her foot to fit in the golden slipper in Cinderella?

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