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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the rose symbolize in "The Rose"?
(a) Superhuman strength.
(b) The amount of time left before death.
(c) Eternal beauty.
(d) Friendship.

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

3. What heals the tailor's eyes in "The Two Travelers"?
(a) Dew from the grass.
(b) Water from the river.
(c) The princess' kiss.
(d) Leaves from a tree.

4. How many princesses are there in "The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces"?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Seven.

5. What does the boy do when the old woman is on fire in "The Old Beggar Woman"?
(a) Stand and watch.
(b) Throw her into the fire.
(c) Point and laugh.
(d) Throw water on her.

6. Who accompanies the poor man in watching over the rich man's grave on the third night in "The Grave Mound"?
(a) A soldier.
(b) The devil.
(c) His wife.
(d) The rich man's wife.

7. What element does "The Three Brothers" not have that is commonly seen in many fairy tales?
(a) Sibling bond.
(b) Violence.
(c) The use of three.
(d) Magic.

8. What animal does the Lord create in "The Lord's Animals and the Devil's"?
(a) Fox.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Goat.
(d) Wolf.

9. What items does the poor boy believe to be poison in "The Poor Boy in the Grave"?
(a) Milk and sweetcakes.
(b) Sweetcakes and wine.
(c) Milk and honey.
(d) Honey and wine.

10. Where does the third sparrow live in "The Sparrow and His Four Children"?
(a) In a church.
(b) In a stable.
(c) Near the highway.
(d) In a garden.

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

12. What does "The Ear of Corn" remind people not to be?
(a) Wasteful.
(b) Greedy.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Haughty.

13. What is the simple moral of "The Willow-Wren"?
(a) Don't fall asleep on the job.
(b) Don't be a coward and hide.
(c) Don't win by cheating.
(d) Treat everyone equally.

14. Who helps the soldier in "The Blue Light"?
(a) A dwarf.
(b) An elf.
(c) A fairy.
(d) A witch.

15. What animal is the second turned into in "The Crystal Ball"?
(a) A raven.
(b) A whale.
(c) A mouse.
(d) An eagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the man's third wish in "The Jew Among Thorns"?

2. In "The Cunning Little Tailor," what animal must the tailor spend the night with?

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

4. Why is the old woman in "The Aged Mother" mourning?

5. Which Arabian Nights tale is "Simeli Mountain" similar to?

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