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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Getting of Wisdom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Quevedo and the King," why is the king upset with Quevedo?
(a) Quevedo kisses the queen.
(b) Quevedo is lazy.
(c) Quevedo plots to kill the king.
(d) Quevedo plays pranks.

2. Who is the main character of ''The Princess on the Glass Hill"?
(a) Glenda.
(b) Henry.
(c) Puss.
(d) Boots.

3. Where does "Being Greedy Chokes Anansi"originate?
(a) France.
(b) St. Thomas.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) Tibet.

4. Why can't the son in "Lost Horse" go to war?
(a) His dad said no.
(b) He lost his horse.
(c) He is too young.
(d) He broke his hip.

5. What does Visilisa keep in her pocket until she dies?
(a) A doll.
(b) A jewel.
(c) A coin.
(d) A letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Wagging My Tail in the Mud," what animal is happiest wagging it's tail?

2. What did the sexton have to wear in "The Parson and the Sexton"?

3. What do the animals decide to buy in "Why the Hare Runs Away"?

4. In "The Three Sillies," what does the maiden weep over in the basement?

5. In "The Hodja and the Cauldron," why does Hodja say he can't return the original item?

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