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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What literary tool is used in "The Peasant in Heaven"?
(a) Rhyme.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Irony.

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

5. What negative trait does "The Little Folk's Presents" warn against?
(a) Pride.
(b) Greed.
(c) Arrogance.
(d) Gluttony.

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

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

8. What is the lesson in "The Hut in the Forest"?
(a) Treat animals with kindness.
(b) Do not lie.
(c) Always look to God for help.
(d) Using your own intellect with help you.

9. What animal does Lazy Harry not want to watch after?
(a) A goat.
(b) A horse.
(c) A lamb.
(d) A cow.

10. What does the second son in "The Four Skillful Brothers" become?
(a) A stargazer.
(b) A huntsman.
(c) A tailor.
(d) A thief.

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

12. What common theme is displayed in "The Lazy Spinner"?
(a) Betrayal.
(b) Love.
(c) Trickery.
(d) Magic.

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

14. How does the girl in "The Star-Money" become rich?
(a) The Lord grants her three wishes.
(b) Money falls from the sky.
(c) A poor beggar gives her money.
(d) She marries a prince.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do "The Willow-Wren" and "The Sole" have in common?

2. What is the true identity of the bear in "Snow-White and Rose-Red"?

3. What element does "The Three Brothers" not have that is commonly seen in many fairy tales?

4. Who accompanies the poor man in watching over the rich man's grave on the third night in "The Grave Mound"?

5. In "Looking for a Bride," what test is given to three sisters to determine whether the shepherd boy will marry her?

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