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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What magic is seen in "Sweet Porridge"?
(a) A never-ending fire that cooks never-ending porridge.
(b) A pot of porridge that continually refills itself without overflowing.
(c) A pot that talks.
(d) A pot that makes and stops porridge at a command.

2. Why does one of the men in How Six Men Got on in the World wear a cap over one ear?
(a) Because he wants to run slower.
(b) Because he wants to shoot out the left eye of a fly.
(c) Because he wants to blow air onto the windmills.
(d) Because otherwise a frost will set in.

3. What do the cat and mouse store in the church in the story "The Cat and Mouse in Partnership"?
(a) A jar of milk.
(b) A jar of honey.
(c) A jar of cheese.
(d) A jar of fat.

4. In "The Magic Table, the Golden Donkey, and the Club in the Sack," what does the first son become?
(a) An apprentice to a turner.
(b) A miller's apprentice.
(c) A carpenter journeyman.
(d) A tailor.

5. How do the lord ravens in "The Seven Ravens" know that their sister is near?
(a) The little finger stuck in the gate.
(b) The sister drank from everyone's cups.
(c) The sister ate from everyone's plates.
(d) The little ring.

6. Which reoccurring character is found in "The Young Giant"?
(a) Simpleton.
(b) Thumbling.
(c) Gretel.
(d) Hans.

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

8. Which tale of "The Wedding of Mrs. Fox" shows Mr. Fox in a better light?
(a) The second.
(b) The first.
(c) Neither.
(d) Both.

9. With whom does the peasant trade places when he is sentenced to be killed in "The Little Peasant"?
(a) A shepherd.
(b) No one.
(c) Another peasant.
(d) A cow herder.

10. What is a common fairy tale motif found in "The Goose-Girl"?
(a) A talking animal.
(b) God's power.
(c) An enchanted princess.
(d) An evil stepmother.

11. What animal is Jorinda turned into in Jorinda and Joringel?
(a) A bird.
(b) A toad.
(c) A fox.
(d) A hare.

12. Which of the following is not one of the morals of the story "The Queen Bee"?
(a) Someone who appears insignificant is not useless.
(b) Those who are evil will get a just punishment.
(c) People can achieve more than is expected of them.
(d) Be kind to all creatures.

13. What power does the horse posses in "The Raven"?
(a) Ability to unlock doors.
(b) Super speed.
(c) Ability to climb a glass mountain.
(d) Invisibility for itself and its rider.

14. What is one of the tests the lion suggests the king try upon the huntsmen in "The Twelve Huntsmen"?
(a) The reaction to gowns.
(b) Walking on pins.
(c) Walking on peas.
(d) Sleeping on mattresses with a pea at the bottom.

15. In "Our Lady's Child," what does the maiden refuse to do?
(a) Leave Earth for Heaven.
(b) Tell the truth.
(c) Tell a lie.
(d) Leave Heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Robber Bridegroom," what proof does the bride have of her story?

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

3. What does King Thrushbeard disguise as?

4. Who wants to cook Fundevogel?

5. In "Gambling Hansel," what does God grant him?

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