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

2. Fairy tales help children to integrate various aspects of _________________.

3. What is the first story referred to by the Brothers Grimm?

4. The separation of good and evil is often portrayed in fairy tales through what type of character?

5. What poet is referred to regarding the previous statement?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Fairy tales encourage the belief that there is always something waiting at the end of the story. What is it? Why is it given?

4. Why are fairy tales important to the development of a child's mind?

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

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

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

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

9. Why were these things used? What did they teach to children?

10. What is the difference between an adult that has no experience with fairy tales and a child who does?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a great deal of information provided regarding the Oedipus Complex. Discuss the indications of this psychological issue as it applies to girls, boys, and parents. Discuss the length of the phase and if a child ever "grows out" of it. Also compare and contrast the opinions of Freud, Jung and Bettelheim regarding the topic. State your opinion on the work and beliefs of each man.

Essay Topic 2

Although the Oedipus Complex is often thought to be purely sexual, Bettelheim asserts that this is not true. Explain the difference between the girls' and boys' views regarding this complex in relation to the father figure. How is the father viewed and treated by boys and girls? What is the major difference? How is a father most likely to respond to each? How might you respond in a similar situation? What is the best way to handle this phase of a child's life?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the origins of fairy tales as presented in the book. When was the majority of the tales created? Where? By whom were the stories written? Was there one culture responsible for most or all of them? Explain. How can the origin be proven? Also explore the use of oral tradition in storytelling in various cultures and eras.

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