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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What common fairy tale element is found in "The Heavenly Wedding"?
(a) Evil stepmother.
(b) Magic.
(c) A prince on a quest.
(d) A witch.

3. What is the "The Boots of Buffalo-Leather" a story about?
(a) Religion.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Hidden identity.
(d) Supernatural elements.

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

5. In "The Cunning Little Tailor," what animal must the tailor spend the night with?
(a) A tiger.
(b) A lion.
(c) A bear.
(d) A bird.

6. What is heavily symbolized in "The White Bride and the Black Bride"?
(a) Love.
(b) Good.
(c) Color.
(d) Evil.

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

8. What does the magician enchant to get revenge on the girl in "The Beam"?
(a) The creek.
(b) The beam.
(c) A field of flowers.
(d) The rooster.

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

10. In "The Willful Child," what part of the child sticks out of the grave?
(a) A leg.
(b) A foot.
(c) A hand.
(d) An arm.

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

12. What is the lesson taught in "The Three Green Twigs"?
(a) God is forgiving.
(b) One should always have faith in God.
(c) Even the smallest sin is of importance to God.
(d) God sees and knows all.

13. What other story is "The Flail from Heaven" slightly similar to?
(a) Cinderella.
(b) Jack and the Beanstalk.
(c) Hansel and Gretel.
(d) Little Red-Riding Hood.

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

15. Who does Two-Eyes end up marrying in "One-Eye, Two-Eyes, and Three-Eyes"?
(a) A knight.
(b) A prince.
(c) An ogre.
(d) A peasant.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does the industrious girl in "The Hurds" make a beautiful dress?

2. Which of the following fairy tale elements is not found in "The True Bride"?

3. What does "The Ear of Corn" remind people not to be?

4. What literary tool is used in "The Peasant in Heaven"?

5. What do "The Story of Schlauraffen Land" and "Ditmars Tale of Wonders" have in common?

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