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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. Contrary to popular belief, the complex has little if anything to do with which of the following?

2. The complex really revolves around which of the following?

3. In one version, what happens to Red and the grandmother?

4. Because of this belief the fairy tales may create what kind of behaviors?

5. In Little Red Riding Hood, what is the most significant change from the older version to the new version?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main difference in Perrault's version?

2. What is the basis of each version of Little Red Riding Hood? What is the main difference?

3. What is the opinion of the fantasies as they regard truth?

4. Why does Bettelheim say that fairy tales are meant to be told, not read?

5. What is the name and crux of the original tale regarding Jack and the Beanstalk?

6. How does Bettelheim separate the Oedipus Complex between boys and girls?

7. What did the birds know about the situation that the children did not?

8. Explain the opinions of psychoanalysts in regards to fairy tales and violence.

9. Why do some people object to fairy tales in relation to reality?

10. What is the result of this change? How do the children view their mother?

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

Research and find an ancient myth of your choice. Convert the myth into a modern day fairy tale. Use Tolkien's outline for creating a successful story as well as Bettelheim's additions to the outline. What are the biggest changes that will need to be made? Which are the easiest? Which are the most difficult? How did the story change?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the purpose and use of fairy tales in these areas of development in a child's life such as intellect, family relationships, social interaction, skill sets, fantasizing, autonomy, and maturity. Write a 250-word essay on each item and give examples and references to the stories used in the book.

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