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

2. What is the lesson in "The Hut in the Forest"?

3. What is the simple moral of "The Willow-Wren"?

4. Who rescues the poor brother in "The Turnip"?

5. What does the girl have to steal away from the old woman in "The Old Woman in the Wood"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the riddle of The Bright Sun Brings it to Light?

2. What is the moral of The Owl?

3. What is the lesson behind The Three Army Surgeons?

4. What do Our Lady's Little Glass and The Hazel Branch have in common?

5. What is the common element in The Lazy Spinner and The Six Servants?

6. What is the overall message in The Four Skillful Brothers?

7. What is the moral of The Poor Boy in the Grave?

8. What is the lesson of The Crumbs on the Table?

9. What is the moral behind The Three Green Twigs?

10. What is the story of The Hurds telling readers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Prince Charming is not a term used specifically in the fairy tales but the idea of a Prince Charming is found in many of the tales. Discuss what the idea of a fairy tale prince is. Compare and contrast the various prince characters in the different tales. What behavioral codes do these princes tend to follow? What is the modern idea of a prince and is it similar to the idea of a fairy tale prince?

Essay Topic 2

The bad people in fairy tales range from evil stepmothers to wicked witches and more. List each type of evil character and give a brief description of each. What behavioral codes do these bad people follow? What are the similarities between them? What are the differences? Why are these characters always evil? Are there any instances in which the stepmother is not evil? Use specific examples to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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