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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. What famous doctor is well known for his studies on that particular character?

2. What types of issues are most often addressed in fairy tales?

3. Fairy tales help children to learn how to develop which of the following?

4. A child is unable to understand _________________.

5. Which two philosophers are referred to in "Fairy Tale Versus Myth?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Dr. Sigmund Freud think about the purpose behind the story of Oedpius?

2. What are the two developmental crises referred to by the author?

3. Bruno Bettelheim quotes Charles Dickens on fairy tales. What does Dickens say?

4. What use do fairy tales have in the life of a child?

5. What is the general rule of continuity in a fairy tale? Why is it important?

6. How does a child view the wolf in Little Red Riding Hood?

7. How does Dickens' statement relate to the conflict of allowing children to experience fairy tales?

8. When do fairy tales truly begin to make sense to a child?

9. Explain the difference of fairy tales in various cultures. Are they all considered to be fairy tales?

10. When does the oedipal period begin to appear in a child's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The section "Fairy Tale Versus Myth" carries the subtitle "Optimism Versus Pessimism." What is discussed in this section? What two great philosophers weighed in on the topic? What is the difference between myths today and in that era? Explain how the men viewed myths. How did myth tie into wisdom in the eyes of a child? How is the concept of humanity explored? What is the general opinion of psychologists on this topic? How do their opinions. Compare to those belonging to the philosophers?

Essay Topic 2

Although some cultures find little if any difference between myths, fables, fairy tales, and religious parables, the author points out the differences. Compare and contrast these types of stories and how they affect various cultures.

Essay Topic 3

Some cultures have chosen to outlaw fairy tales. Give a list of which cultures are most well known for this practice. Who outlawed the stories? Is it legal? Could it happen in the United States? Explain. Under what circumstances and authority were the stories banned? Which was the most famous one banned or changed according to this school of thought? How did parents and educators react? How would you react?

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