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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second wish the poor man wishes for in "The Poor Man and the Rich Man"?

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

3. Which tale of "The Wedding of Mrs. Fox" shows Mr. Fox in a better light?

4. What does the first stepsister do to get her foot to fit in the golden slipper in Cinderella?

5. What negative quality is expressed in "The Wolf and the Man"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the differences between the two tales of The Wedding of Mrs. Fox and how each portrays Mr. and Mrs. Fox.

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 is the lesson in The Raven?

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

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

7. What is the moral of The Poor Man and the Rich Man?

8. How does King Thrushbeard trick the princess? Why?

9. What does Gambling Hansel explain of the world?

10. What lesson is being told in the story Mother Holle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Magic and supernatural elements are very common and very-loved in fairy tales. Discuss what types of magic are typically seen within the tales and give specific examples for each type. What purpose does magic serve in the fairy tales? Do they enrich the story? Do fairy tales function better with the magical and supernatural elements?

Essay Topic 2

A fairy tale is typically thought to be a story to tell children. However, several tales carry dark elements or horrible deaths that might not appeal to a child. Discuss what darker elements might be seen in fairy tales and what sort of horrible deaths there are. Then analyze them to determine whether the fairy tale can indeed be for a child or is it meant for an older audience? Why did the Grimm Brothers incorporate such elements into some of the tales even if the moral is considered an element of good?

Essay Topic 3

Princesses in fairy tales are abundant. Discuss what a typical fairy tale princess is like. What are the social norms that a princess must follow? What are her physical attributes? What behavioral codes do these princesses follow? Compare and contrast the different princesses in the Grimm brother's tales. Analyze the different princesses and then compare the fairy tale idea of a princess to what a princess means in today's society. Use specific examples to support your claims.

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