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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the farmer want to get rid of the horse in "The Fox and the Horse"?
(a) The horse is dead.
(b) The horse does not listen to commands.
(c) He thinks the horse is useless.
(d) He wants to buy a new, more attractive looking horse.

2. There is a heavy use of what element in "The Iron Stove"?
(a) The use of three.
(b) Magic.
(c) Evilness.
(d) Darkness.

3. What does the girl have to steal away from the old woman in "The Old Woman in the Wood"?
(a) A key.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A ring.
(d) A bracelet.

4. What is the moral of "The Hare and the Hedgehog"?
(a) There is no moral. This is for entertainment.
(b) Do not be greedy.
(c) Treat others equally.
(d) Don't make fun of others.

5. What is Master Pfriem's bad habit?
(a) Criticizing others.
(b) Arrogance.
(c) Pride.
(d) Greed.

6. What is the third task the giant asks of the tailor in "The Giant and the Tailor"?
(a) To kill a boar.
(b) To bring a drink.
(c) To chop some wood.
(d) To start a fire.

7. Who is unable to rest in "The Stolen Farthings"?
(a) The ghost of an animal.
(b) The ghost of a man.
(c) The ghost of a woman.
(d) The ghost of a child.

8. Which character makes a supernatural appearance in "The Three Apprentices"?
(a) An angel.
(b) The Lord.
(c) Virgin Mary.
(d) The devil.

9. What common fairy tale element does "The Two King's Children" have?
(a) The use of three.
(b) A cursed princess.
(c) The use of trickery.
(d) An evil stepmother.

10. Which reoccurring character appears in "The Griffin"?
(a) Simpleton.
(b) Hansel.
(c) Hans.
(d) Thumbling.

11. What do "The Story of Schlauraffen Land" and "Ditmars Tale of Wonders" have in common?
(a) They serve to entertain.
(b) They both have the character Hans.
(c) They are both dark tales.
(d) They have the same moral.

12. What does "The Bittern and Hoopoe" try to explain?
(a) The cow herder's behavior.
(b) The birds' behavior.
(c) The cow's behavior.
(d) The grass' behavior.

13. What grows on the oldest daughter's nose in "St. Joseph in the Forest"?
(a) Another nose.
(b) Ugly hairs.
(c) A wart.
(d) A boil.

14. What do "The Willow-Wren" and "The Sole" have in common?
(a) They both attempt to explain a natural phenomenon.
(b) They both warn against cheating to win.
(c) They both attempt to explain the way of animals.
(d) They both warn against jealousy and envy.

15. Which element of fairy tales is not present in "Donkey Cabbages"?
(a) An evil witch.
(b) A prince.
(c) Magic.
(d) A beautiful maiden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hans the Hedgehog live the first eight years of his life?

2. What is the lesson taught in "The Three Green Twigs"?

3. What gives the prince superhuman strength in "The King's Son Who Feared Nothing"?

4. For how many years do the boys sleep in "The Twelve Apostles"?

5. What common fairy tale element is found in "The Lambkin and the Little Fish"?

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