The Interpretation of Fairy Tales Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Marie-Louise von Franz
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 126 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Interpretation of Fairy Tales Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Marie-Louise von Franz
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 126 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. In describing the distinction between myth and fairy tale, Von Franz uses a metaphor of a skeleton to what?

2. What refers to feminine essence buried in the unconscious of every man in Jungian psychology?

3. Is it suggested by the author in Chapter 2 that Jesus was the spiritual successor of which Egyptian god?

4. Who published the fairy tale "The Three Feathers"?

5. According to Freudian psychology, what comprises that organized part of the personality structure that includes defensive, perceptual, intellectual-cognitive, and executive functions.?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does von Franz write regarding the Self and ego in Chapter 4?

2. What is the response of the brothers after the ring has been found in "The Three Feathers"?

3. How does fairy tale differ from myth?

4. What do the brothers do after their father's challenge has begun in "The Three Feathers"? What does Dummling do?

5. What are the first steps in interpreting a fairy tale?

6. Who is the character Dummling? What is his character role?

7. What is the theory of the "decayed myth"?

8. Who founded the Finnish School and what associations did it have with fairy tales?

9. What is von Franz's position on psychological interpretation of fairy tales, as discussed in Chapter 1?

10. What mention of Egypt is cited in the origins of fairy tales?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Russian version of "The Three Feathers." How does this story differ from the original version studied? How are the characters different?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the process of individuation according to Jungian psychology. How is this process interpreted in fairy tales?

Essay Topic 3

What does von Franz write regarding the origin of religious ritual? What example does she give in the text?

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