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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bettelheim states that the forest represents what in the story?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Evil.
(c) Temptation.
(d) Unknown.

2. What animal is seen at the ogre's house and thought to be most valuable?
(a) Goose.
(b) Goat.
(c) Dragon.
(d) Cow.

3. What is expected of the mother in this situation?
(a) Praise.
(b) Affection.
(c) Possession.
(d) Duplicity.

4. What item is used to guide the characters to where they need to be?
(a) Pebbles.
(b) Sparrow.
(c) Road signs.
(d) Stars.

5. What psychological complex is referred to in this section?
(a) Inferiority.
(b) Role reversal.
(c) Oedipus.
(d) Superiority.

6. In one version, what happens to Red and the grandmother?
(a) Devoured.
(b) Call for help.
(c) They escape.
(d) Fight off the wolf.

7. As a general rule, every child believes in ______ on some level.
(a) Superstition.
(b) Magic.
(c) Happy endings.
(d) Monsters.

8. What is the underlying moral in this story?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Independence.
(c) Resourcefulness.
(d) Avoid temptation.

9. What famous writer is referred to in regards to the structure of fairy tales?
(a) Carroll.
(b) Grimm.
(c) Perrault.
(d) Tolkien.

10. What enchanted musical instrument belongs to the ogre and is stolen by Jack?
(a) Xylophone.
(b) Lute.
(c) Flute.
(d) Harp.

11. As a result, the child may feel no need to share in:
(a) Responsibility.
(b) Playfulness.
(c) Family functions.
(d) Social situations.

12. The mother may be portrayed as what?
(a) Absent.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Wicked.
(d) Loving.

13. In the end, what did the characters take as a prize?
(a) Gold.
(b) Jewels.
(c) Honey.
(d) Goose.

14. What is the first item offered to Jack in exchange for the cow?
(a) Four gold coins.
(b) Goat.
(c) Magic beans.
(d) Magic stick.

15. What action might a child take to express displeasure in a new situation?
(a) Yelling.
(b) Crying.
(c) Tantrums.
(d) Laughing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Snow White's step-mother is jealous of what about Snow White?

2. Who often comes out as the person in the best light according to the complex?

3. Supporters of fairy tales also state that ____ in fairy tales help children express a side of their personality that may not otherwise be explored.

4. Many people believe that the reference is purely _________________.

5. What time period is referred to in this section?

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