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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Crystal Ball | Maid Maleen | The Boots of Buffalo-Leather | The Gold Key | St. Joseph in the Forest | The Twelve Apostles | The Rose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What is the goose girl's true identity in "The Goose-Girl at the Well"?
(a) A nixie.
(b) A swan.
(c) A princess.
(d) A witch.

3. What is "Strong Hans" a story of?
(a) Superhuman strength and intellect.
(b) Power and intellect.
(c) Slyness and superhuman strength.
(d) Superhuman strength and power.

4. What causes the princes to turn into ravens in "The Twelve Brothers"?
(a) Their father, the king, has a curse put on them.
(b) Benjamin picks the twelve flowers by the cottage.
(c) Their sister picks the twelve flowers by the cottage.
(d) An evil witch puts a curse on them.

5. What reoccurring element of fairy tales is seen in "The Six Servants"?
(a) Love.
(b) Hidden identity.
(c) Betrayal.
(d) Cursed princess.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the nixie when the children escape in "The Water-Nixie"?

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

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

4. What other story is "The Flail from Heaven" slightly similar to?

5. Which of the following common fairy tales motifs is not found in "The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat"?

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