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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 does the fisherman find in his net?

2. At what age does this period begin?

3. What is not offered to the fisherman?

4. The author states that learning how to integrate personalities is ______ to a child.

5. What is the first fairy tale mentioned in this section?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why have some parents and educators outlawed fairy tales?

3. How is a supreme being or other force worked into fairy tales?

4. What type of character is often seen as the representation of good versus evil?

5. How does a child learn to deal with problems through fairy tales?

6. What has often been done to remove violence from fairy tales? What is the result?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Study Charles Perrault's version of "Little Red Cap" with the version of "Little Red Riding Hood" made most popular by the Brothers Grimm. Examine how the cultural differences and societal values changed the basic impact of the story. Also examine the two different endings. How does each impact a child on a psychological level? Which is the most beneficial for a child's development? Cite references from psychological journals to back up your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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