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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) People can achieve more than is expected of them.
(c) Be kind to all creatures.
(d) Those who are evil will get a just punishment.

2. What magic is used in "The Godfather" by the poor man?
(a) Healing water.
(b) A self-cleaning broom.
(c) Fish that fry themselves.
(d) A magic shovel.

3. What trait does Catherine have that makes Frederick want to get rid of her?
(a) Her evilness.
(b) Her silliness.
(c) Her laziness.
(d) Her bravery.

4. What breaks Snow White's sleeping spell?
(a) The poisoned apple is jolted from her throat.
(b) The dwarves find the antidote to the poison.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The prince kisses her.

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 little ring.
(c) The sister ate from everyone's plates.
(d) The sister drank from everyone's cups.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not the same between "The Three Feathers" and "The Golden Goose"?

2. With whom does the peasant trade places when he is sentenced to be killed in "The Little Peasant"?

3. What is the cracking noise heard at the end of "The Frog-King"?

4. Why does one of the men in How Six Men Got on in the World wear a cap over one ear?

5. What do the cat and mouse store in the church in the story "The Cat and Mouse in Partnership"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the story of The Singing Bone similar to the story of Cain and Abel?

2. The idea of good overpowering evil is prevalent in many of the stories. Briefly mention a few and discuss how good triumphs over evil.

3. Discuss Gretel's character in Clever Gretel.

4. What theme is expressed in Wise Folks?

5. What common fairy tale element is shared in The Thief and His Master, Jorinda and Joringel, and How Six Men Got On in the World?

6. Discuss how Fitcher's Bird can be considered a dark tale.

7. What does Gambling Hansel explain of the world?

8. What is the irony in The Water-Nixie?

9. How is the story of Clever Elsie misleading?

10. Describe the use of intelligence by the tailor in The Valiant Little Tailor.

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