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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it called when a person looks for the worst in everything?
(a) Cynicism.
(b) Optimism.
(c) Realism.
(d) Pessimism.

2. What types of issues are most often addressed in fairy tales?
(a) Cultural.
(b) Personal.
(c) Universal.
(d) Religious.

3. Who speaks to the fisherman?
(a) Jinny.
(b) Fish.
(c) Gods.
(d) Mermaid.

4. What is not offered to the fisherman?
(a) A new boat.
(b) Gold.
(c) Safe way home.
(d) Three wishes.

5. Some parents and teachers have not allowed children access to fairy tales because they are _________________.
(a) Toxic and harmful.
(b) Violent and frivolous.
(c) Too realistic.
(d) Confusing regarding values.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through fairy tales, children are led to believe that _____ will always come to their aid.

2. What does the fisherman find in his net?

3. Regardless of the content of the story, what two cultures call all such stories fairy tales?

4. The fisherman is called upon to use ______ to get out of a bad situation.

5. What is it called when a story is told to one generation and then another?

(see the answer key)

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